French Vocabulary: Beginner Phrases in French

Quickly learn beginner French phrases for easy communication in everyday situations.

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Vocabulary List

English French Pronunciation
Do you speak English?
Parlez-vous anglais?
I speak a little.
Je parle un peu.
Can you repeat that
Pouvez-vous répéter cela
please?
s'il vous plaît?
What does that mean?
Que signifie cela?
I don't understand.
Je ne comprends pas.
Can you speak slower
Pouvez-vous parler plus lentement
please?
s'il vous plaît?
Could you write it down for me?
Pourriez-vous l'écrire pour moi?
Could you explain that again
Pourriez-vous expliquer cela à nouveau
please?
s'il vous plaît?
What's the word for _____?
Comment dit-on _____?
I'm still learning.
Je suis encore en train d'apprendre.
I'm sorry.
Je suis désolé.
What is this?
Qu'est-ce que c'est?

Language Landmarks: Greetings Galore

In French, remember to always use formal greetings when meeting someone for the first time or in a professional setting. Use “Bonjour” (good morning/afternoon) during the day and “Bonsoir” (good evening) in the evening. “Salut” is a more casual greeting used among friends.

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