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.
Is it easier to speak French than to write it?(1 Answer)
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It is definitely easier to write French than to pronounce French phrases quickly. French is an unique language where all the consonants towards the end of the word ...
Can I learn how to speak French on my iPad?(2 Answers)
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Hi @cachemoney, there is a very good French language app for the iPad. It is the Basic French for Dummies app. With this application, you would be able ...
What are some common phrases I should know before traveling to France? (1 Answer)
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This link should help you out http://www.mahalo.com/how-to-speak-french/
References
Fast Facts
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Language Family
Indo-European, Romance Language
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Number of Speakers
76 million people as a native language; 280 million as a second or third language
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Official Language
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Major Dialects
Acadian French, Quebec French, Maghreb French, African French
