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Fundings Vocabulary Sheet: Learn French Beginner Textbook
This vocabulary sheet provides essential French expressions commonly found in beginner textbooks. These foundational phrases will help you navigate your first steps in learning French with confidence.
10 Essential French Expressions
| French Expression | English Translation | Example in French |
|---|---|---|
| Bonjour | Hello / Good morning | Bonjour, comment allez-vous ? |
| Comment tu t'appelles ? | What's your name? (informal) | Salut ! Comment tu t'appelles ? Moi, c'est Marie. |
| Je ne comprends pas | I don't understand | Excusez-moi, je ne comprends pas. Pouvez-vous répéter ? |
| Merci beaucoup | Thank you very much | Merci beaucoup pour votre aide ! |
| S'il vous plaît | Please (formal) | Un café, s'il vous plaît. |
| Où sont les toilettes ? | Where is the bathroom? | Pardon, où sont les toilettes ? |
| Je voudrais... | I would like... | Je voudrais un croissant et un thé. |
| Parlez-vous anglais ? | Do you speak English? | Excusez-moi, parlez-vous anglais ? |
| Combien ça coûte ? | How much does it cost? | Combien ça coûte, cette baguette ? |
| Au revoir | Goodbye | Au revoir et bonne journée ! |
Difficulty Level
A1-A2 — These expressions are designed for absolute beginners and early elementary learners. You need no prior knowledge of French to start using these phrases. They cover basic greetings, polite requests, and essential survival phrases for everyday situations.
Memory Tip
Remember the "5 Ws of French Survival": Welcome (Bonjour), Who (Comment tu t'appelles), Where (Où sont...), What cost (Combien ça coûte), and Wave goodbye (Au revoir). These five categories cover most beginner interactions and will help you organize your learning around real-life situations.
Practice Exercise
Fill in the blanks with the correct French expression:
1. When entering a shop, you say: ________
2. To ask for something politely: Je ________ un café.
3. When you don't understand: Je ne ________ pas.
4. To ask the price: ________ ça coûte ?
5. When leaving: ________
Practice these expressions on my-french.com.
