Vocabulary Sheet: Essential French Phrases for Travelers
Improve your French language skills with these essential phrases for travelers. Learn to navigate everyday situations like ordering food, asking for directions, and more.
10 Essential French Expressions
| French Expression | English Translation | Example in French |
|---|---|---|
| Comment ça va? | How are you? | Je suis un peu fatigué, mais merci pour la question. (I'm a bit tired, but thank you for asking.) |
| Je m'appelle... | I am called... | Je m'appelle Marie, et vous? (My name is Marie, and what about you?) |
| Pouvez-vous m'aider? | Can you help me? | J'ai perdu mon sac à main, pouvez-vous m'aider à le retrouver? (I lost my purse, can you help me find it?) |
| Je voudrais... | I would like... | Je voudrais une carafe d'eau, s'il vous plaît. (I would like a glass of water, please.) |
| Où est...? | Where is...? | Où est la gare? Je suis en retard. (Where is the train station? I'm running late.) |
| Combien ça coûte? | How much does it cost? | Le pain coûte 5 euros, et le fromage, 10 euros. (The bread costs 5 euros, and the cheese, 10 euros.) |
| Je suis perdu(e) | I am lost | J'ai pris la mauvaise route, je suis perdue. Pouvez-vous m'aider à retrouver mon chemin? (I took the wrong road, I'm lost. Can you help me find my way back?) |
| Excusez-moi... | Excuse me... | Excusez-moi, je suis désolé pour la erreur. (Excuse me, I'm sorry for the mistake.) |
| Au revoir! | Goodbye! | Au revoir, à bientôt! (Goodbye, see you soon!) |
Difficulty Level
B1/B2 - These expressions require a basic understanding of French grammar and vocabulary. You'll need to be familiar with the present tense, common verb conjugations, and everyday vocabulary.
Memory Tip
Use the first letter of each phrase to create a memorable sentence in English: "Come Over Please I Want To Help Me Go" (Comment ça va? Pouvez-vous m'aider? Je voudrais... Où est...? Combien ça coûte?). Associate this silly sentence with the phrases and their translations for better retention.
Practice Exercise
Fill in the blanks: I ____________ (voudrais) a coffee at the café across the street. Translate it into French using one of the expressions above.
Practice these expressions on my-french.com.
