Nothing enhances travelling like learning the language – whether it's being able to interact with locals and chat to fellow customers in the queue of a Parisian boulangerie or simply finding your way around a foreign city. Not to mention the fact that trying to speak the native language is always a nice gesture when abroad, so you'll get an extra warm welcome.
For anyone dreaming of a holiday in France, we've come up with a list of key French words and phrases so that you can get the most out of your trip.
Learn a bit of the language to enhance your trip to France
Learn a bit of the language to enhance your trip to France
Greeting words & phrases
Hello!
Bonjour !
Goodbye.
Au revoir !
My name is [ ... ].
Je m'appelle [ ... ].
How are you?
Comment ça va ?
I'm well, and you?
Je vais bien, et vous ?
Please.
S'il vous plaît.
Thank you.
Merci.
You’re welcome.
De rien.
Good morning.
Bonjour !
Have a good day!
Bonne journée !
Good evening.
Bonsoir.
Good night.
Bonne nuit.
See you later!
À plus tard !
Questions
Excuse me, could you help me?
Excusez-moi, pouvez-vous m'aider ?
Do you speak English?
Parlez-vous anglais ?
I don't understand. Could you repeat, please?
Je ne comprends pas. Pouvez-vous répéter, s'il vous plaît ?
How much does it cost?
Combien ça coûte ?
May I have the bill?
Puis-je avoir l'addition ?
Where is the toilet?
Où sont les toilettes ?
How do you say [ ... ] in French?
Comment dit-on [ ... ] en français ?
Order 'escargots' (snails) in French like a local
Order 'escargots' (snails) in French like a local
Food & drink
I’d like to have a beer.
Je voudrais une bière.
I’d like to have a bottle/glass of wine.
Je voudrais une bouteille/un verre de vin.
I’d like to have a glass of water.
Je voudrais un verre d'eau.
I’ll have a coffee, please.
Un café, s'il vous plaît.
I’ll have a tea, please.
Un thé, s'il vous plaît.
The menu, please.
La carte, s'il vous plaît.
I’m vegetarian.
Je suis végétarien/végétarienne.
I’m allergic to seafood/nuts/eggs.
Je suis allergique aux fruits de mer/fruits à coque/œufs.
I’m lactose/gluten intolerant.
Je suis intolérant(e) au lactose/gluten.
I don't drink alcohol.
Je ne bois pas d'alcool.
French food is the best in the world.
La cuisine française est la meilleure au monde.
Directions
Where are we?
Où sommes-nous ?
I'm looking for [ ... ].
Je cherche [ ... ].
How do I get to the city centre/airport?
Comment faire pour me rendre au centre-ville/à l'aéroport ?
Is it far away?
Est-ce que c'est loin ?
Where is the nearest metro stop?
Où est la station de métro la plus proche ?
Where is the train station?
Où est la gare ?
Where is the bus station?
Où est la gare routière ?
Emergency
Help!
Au secours !
I am lost.
Je suis perdu(e).
Where is the nearest police station/hospital?
Où est le commissariat/l'hôpital le plus proche ?
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