French Survival Phrases
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French is one of the most beautiful and romantic languages in the world. We have collected a list of the most common French phrases along with the pronunciation and an audio playback to help you grasp the concept of speaking like a French native. As always, practice makes perfect. Enjoy your journey to learning the French language!
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| English Phrase | French Phrase | Pronunciation | Hear it! | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 130 Translations | |||
| Whatever | Je suis perdu | Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. | ||
| Where is the restroom? | Où sont les toilettes? | Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. | ||
| the hotel | L’hôtel. | Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. | ||
| the restaurant | Le restaurant. | Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. | ||
| the airport | L’aéroport. | Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. | ||
| the American embassy | L’ambassade américaine. | Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. | ||
| Excuse me. | Excusez-moi. | Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. | ||
| Pardon me. | Pardonnez-moi. | Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. | ||
| Please. | S’il vous plaît. | Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. | ||
| Thank you. | Merci. | Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. | ||
| I’m sorry. | Je suis désolé. | Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. | ||
| Bless you (sneeze). | A vos souhaits. | Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. | ||
| You are welcome (it was nothing). | De rien. | Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. | ||
| How much does it cost? | Combien ça coûte? | Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. | ||
| How many are there? | Combien de personnes sont présentes? | Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. | ||
| There are many. | Il y en a beaucoup. | Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. | ||
| Will you buy this? | Allez-vous acheter cela? | Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. | ||
| How do you say it in French? | Comment dites-vous cela en Français. | Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. | ||
| Yes. | Oui. | Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. | ||
| No. | Non. | Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. | ||
| I don’t understand. | Je ne comprends pas. | Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. | ||
| Slower please | Plus lentement s’il vous plaît. | Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. | ||
| Who? | Qui? | Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. | ||
| Why? | Pourquoi? | Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. | ||
| (lit: oh, the cow!): oh my god! | Ah, la vache! | Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. | ||
| (lit: to have a wooden face): to have a hangover | Avoir le gueule de bois | Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. | ||
| (lit: to have a spider in the head):to have a screw loose | Avoir une araignée au plafond | Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. | ||
| (lit: the carrots are cooked):I’ve had it/that’s enough | Les carottes sont cuites | Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. | ||
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