Basic French phrases are common and useful phrases that someone visiting France may need to know.
Common Words and Phrases
- Hello: Bonjour
- Good-bye: Au revoir
- Please: S'il vous plaît
- Thank you: Merci
- You're welcome: De rien
- My name is...: Je m'appelle...
- Excuse me: Pardon
- Where?: Où?
- How much is it?: C'est combien?
Tips for Learning French
- Study regularly: When learning anything persistent and regular study will help put get the concepts into long term memory.
- Get some audio tapes: Especially when learning a language correct pronunciation is essential and something that can't easily be learned from a book.
- Practice out loud: When learning to speak a new language, your mouth needs to learn to move in ways its not used to moving. Expect to make mistakes and don't feel shy when you do. Its part of the learning process.
- Get a buddy: Conversing with a fluent French speaker will speed up the learning process.