Mastering everyday phrases in French can help you navigate conversations, read signs, and even order food. In this sheet, we'll cover 10 essential expressions to get you started.
| French Expression | English Translation | Example in French |
|---|---|---|
| Bonjour! | Hello! | "Bonjour! Comment ça va?" (Hello! How are you?) |
| Merci | Thank you | "Merci pour la bière, c'est délicieux!" (Thanks for the beer, it's delicious!) |
| Au revoir! | Goodbye! | "Au revoir, à demain!" (Goodbye, see you tomorrow!) |
| Excusez-moi | Excuse me | "Excusez-moi, pouvez-vous m'aider?" (Excuse me, can you help me?) |
| Je suis perdu(e) | I am lost | "Je suis perdue dans le métro, pouvez-vous m'aider à trouver la sortie?" (I'm lost in the subway, can you help me find the exit?) |
| J'ai faim! | I'm hungry! | "J'ai faim! Pouvez-vous me recommander un bon restaurant?" (I'm hungry! Can you recommend a good restaurant?) |
| Je voudrais... | I would like... | "Je voudrais une carafe d'eau, s'il vous plaît." (I'd like a glass of water, please.) |
| Désolé(e), je ne comprends pas | Sorry, I don't understand | "Désolé, je ne comprends pas très bien la conversation." (Sorry, I don't really understand the conversation.) |
| C'est combien? | How much is it? | "C'est combien pour ce sandwich?" (How much for this sandwich?) |
| Je ne parle pas français très bien | I don't speak French very well | "Je ne parle pas français très bien, pouvez-vous parler lentement?" (I don't speak French very well, can you speak slowly?) |
A1-A2: Beginners may need to look up some of these expressions in a dictionary or ask for clarification. However, this vocabulary sheet is designed to be accessible to learners with basic knowledge of French grammar and vocabulary.
Associate each expression with a memorable scenario or image. For example, imagine saying "Bonjour!" when greeting a friend at a café, or using "Je suis perdu(e)" when trying to find your way in an unfamiliar city.
Match the French expressions with their English translations:
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