French for holidays

Is a trip to France just around the corner? Here you'll quickly learn some important words, phrases and the basics for getting by.

 
  • J'ai réservé une chambre double.

    I have reserved a double room.

    Here you'll learn: important words and phrases at the hotel reception - things to know about room facilities and hotel prices

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  • Bonjour, mademoiselle !

    Good day, miss!

    Here you'll learn: important words and phrases for polite contact - special forms of politeness

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  • On prend un apéritif ?

    Shall we have an aperitif?

    Here you'll learn: important words and phrases for getting something to drink - things to know about aperitif drinks

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  • Tu prends une entrée ?

    Are you going to have a starter?

    Here you'll learn: important words and phrases for the restaurant - things to know about menus, the bill and tipping

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  • Où est la banque ?

    Where's the bank?

    Here you'll learn: important words and phrases for asking for directions - things to know about tobacco shops

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  • Je te trouve sympathique.

    I think you're nice.

    Here you'll learn: important words and phrases for paying someone a compliment - things to know about greeting someone and dates

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  • Je peux payer par carte ?

    Can I pay by card?

    Here you'll learn: important words and phrases for money - things to know about paying customs

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  • Où est le métro ?

    Where's the underground?

    Here you'll learn: important words and phrases for public transport - things to know about tickets and public transport

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  • Combien coûte ... ?

    How much does it cost?

    Here you'll learn: important words and phrases for buying a few things - things to know about shopping hours

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  • J'ai perdu mon appareil photo.

    I've lost my camera.

    Here you'll learn: important words and phrases to say that an item is stolen - useful things about the police and lost property office

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  • J'ai eu un accident.

    I've had an accident.

    Here you'll learn: important words and phrases for car problems - things to know about emergency calls and the motorway

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  • J'ai mal à la tête.

    I have a headache.

    Here you'll learn: important words and phrases for a visit to the doctor's - things to know about the health system in France

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