Immerse yourself in the French language by learning these 10 essential words and phrases. With this vocabulary sheet, you'll be able to communicate effectively with native speakers and build a strong foundation for future learning.
| French Expression | English Translation | Example in French |
|---|---|---|
| Bonjour ! Comment vas-tu? | Hello! How are you? | I'll be at the café, having a coffee and saying bonjour to my friends. |
| Je m'appelle Marie. | My name is Marie. | I'm Marie, nice to meet you! |
| J'aime les livres. | I like books. | I love reading and collecting rare editions. |
| C'est trop cher ! | That's too expensive! | This designer handbag is way out of my budget, c'est trop cher! |
| Je suis perdu(e). | I am lost. | I took a wrong turn and now I'm trying to find the Eiffel Tower. |
| J'ai faim ! | I'm hungry! | I haven't eaten since breakfast, j'ai faim! |
| Je suis désolé(e). | I am sorry. | I accidentally spilled coffee on your shirt and I'm très désolé. |
| Pouvez-vous m'aider? | Can you help me? | I need assistance with this math problem, pouvez-vous m'aider? |
| Merci beaucoup ! | Thank you very much! | This beautiful gift is so thoughtful, merci beaucoup à mes parents! |
| See you soon! | I'll meet you at the airport tomorrow, à bientôt! |
A1-A2 level: These expressions are suitable for beginners who have a basic understanding of French grammar and vocabulary.
Associate each expression with a memorable English phrase, such as "Hello! How are you?" to remember the phrase "Bonjour ! Comment vas-tu?". This will help you recall the expressions more easily.
Fill in the blanks: Je m'appelle ___________.
Practice these expressions on my-french.com.