Knowing how to say you are thirsty in French is a useful tool when traveling in French-speaking countries. French is spoken as the official language of many countries of the world. If you are traveling abroad, it may be that you will visit one of these countries. Add phrases such as "I am thirsty?", "where is the bathroom?", and "excuse me", to help make your trip more enjoyable.
French is what is known as a Romance language, a language that developed from the Latin language.http://www.discoverfrance.net/France/Language/DF_language.shtml There are over 98 million people that speak French and they are found mostly in the countries of France, Belgium, Switzerland, Canada, as well as in parts of Africa.http://www.discoverfrance.net/France/Language/DF_language.shtml
How to Say You Are Thirsty in French
In this video series Margaret Frances teaches you common French words and phrases. In this video you will learn how to say you are thirsty in French. This video is part of a wide range of French language tutorials, which are available for free and published on the Mahalo.com channel of YouTube.
Step One: Learn The Phrase
I am thirsty in French is J'ai soif.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWhFxh1-H5s The first word is said "jay". The 'j' is said like the 'g' in the word "mirage". The word for thirsty is soif, said "swaf".
The French alphabet has the same number of letters as that of the English; however, the sounds of the letters may be different.http://www.omniglot.com/writing/french.htm Vowels are also said differently and it is important to listen carefully to learn the correct pronunciation.
Step 2 : Listen to French Pronunciation
A key element in learning a foreign language is to practice listening comprehension.http://www.omniglot.com/language/pronunciation.htm Spend some time getting used to hearing the sound of French. This can be done by watching movies with French as the primary or secondary language. You may also listen to French radio stations that may be found online, or listen to French audio books. Prepare in advance by listening to features that you are interested in and study phrases before hand. This will aid in picking out the phrases and words that you know.
Step 3: Practice Conversation
When learning a new language, it is important to practice the words and phrases you are learning in every day situations. If you travel to a French-speaking country in the course of business, learn business phrases and greetings and employ them on your trip. As you practice out loud, you may want to record yourself and listen to the play back. This will allow you to compare your recording to French phrases. Try to learn words and phrases that can be incorporated into your day easily.
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Know phrases that can be used to express your needs.
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Practice listening comprehension with movies, music, and audio books.
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Incorporate French phrases and words into your day as much as possible.
