Common French Phrases
Most Common French 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 | |||
| What a shame | Quelle honte! | Qelle oh-nt | 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 can’t believe it | Je ne peux pas le croire. | 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. | ||
| What time is it? | Quelle heure est-il? | 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. | ||
| Can you help me? | Pouvez-vous m’aider? | 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 running late. | Je suis en retard. | 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’s your family? | Comment va votre famille? | 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 do you work? | Où travaillez-vous? | 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 are you from? | D’où venez-vous? | 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. | ||
| Are you from around here? | Vous êtes d’ici? | 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 do you live? | Où vivez-vous? | 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 old are you? | Quel âge avez-vous? | 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. | ||
| Are you on Facebook? | Êtes-vous sur Facebook? | 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. | ||
| What’s your phone number? | Quel est votre numéro de téléphone? | 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. | ||
| What do you like to do? | Que voulez-vous faire? | 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 need to use the restroom. | J’ai besoin d’utiliser 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. | ||
| I’ll be right back. | Je serais de retour. | 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 repeat | Répétez 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. | ||
| I like your shirt | J’aime ton tee-shirt. | 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. | ||
| Are you kidding? | Tu plaisantes? | 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. | ||
| Just kidding | C’est juste une blague. | Ces jus-te un blag-e | 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. | |
| Talk to you later | On se parle plus tard. | On se parl plus taar(d) | 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. | |
| See you soon | A plus tard. | Ah-plu-taar(d) | 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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