France

French Travel Phrase Dictionary

Getting around France is always easier if you can speak a little of the language and understand a few keywords. Below we have listed some basic words and phrases in English and translated them into French.

Basic French Words

  • Yes = Oui
  • No = Non
  • Thank you = Merci
  • Thank you very much = Merci beaucoup
  • You’re welcome = de rien, je vous en prie
  • Please = S’il vous plaît
  • Excuse me = pardon, excusez-moi
  • Hello = Bonjour
  • Goodbye = Au revoir, Adieu
  • So long = à bientôt
  • Good morning = Bonjour
  • Good afternoon = Bon après-midi
  • Good evening = Bonsoir
  • Good night = Bonne nuit

Numbers

  • Zero = zéro, nul
  • One = un(e)
  • Two = deux
  • Three = trois
  • Four = quatre
  • Five = cinq
  • Six = six
  • Seven = sept
  • Eight = huit
  • Nine = neuf
  • Ten = dix

Days of the week

  • Monday = lundi
  • Tuesday = mardi
  • Wednesday = mercredi
  • Thursday = jeudi
  • Friday = vendredi
  • Saturday = samedi
  • Sunday = dimanche

Useful phrases at your hotel

  • Hotel = un Hôtel
  • Room = une chambre
  • Reservation = la réservation
  • Are there any vacancies for tonight? = Avez-vous des chambres disponsibles pour ce soir?
  • No vacancies = Complet
  • Passport = le passeport

Months

  • Janurary = janvier
  • Feburary = février
  • March = mars
  • April = avril
  • May = mai
  • June = juin
  • July = juillet
  • August = août
  • Septembre = septembre
  • October = octobre
  • November = novembre
  • December = décembre

Useful phrases for getting around

  • Where is …? = Où est …?
  • How much is the fare? = Quel est le prix du billet?
  • Ticket = Billet
  • One ticket to …, please. = Un billet pour …, s’il vous plaît.
  • Where are you going? = Où est-ce que vous allez?
  • Where do you live? = Où habitez-vous?
  • Train = le train
  • Bus = un autobus
  • Subway, Underground = le métro
  • Airport = un aéroport
  • Train station = la gare
  • Bus station = la gare routière
  • Subway station, Underground station = la gare de métro, la station de m&eactue;tro
  • Departure = le départ
  • Arrival = une arrivée
  • Car rental agency = Agence de location de voitures
  • Parking = le stationnement, le parking

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