Greetings and Politeness
Bonjour – The simplest way to say hello to someone, whether it’s morning or afternoon.
Bonsoir – Used to say hello in the late afternoon or evening.
Bon appétit – A common expression used before starting to eat in a restaurant or at home.
S’il vous plaît – To politely ask for something.
Merci – To say thank you.
Excusez-moi / Pardon – Used to apologize or get someone’s attention.
Au revoir – The way to say goodbye to someone.
Getting Around the City
Où se trouve le métro ? – If you need to find the nearest metro station.
Combien coûte un ticket de métro ? – Useful for purchasing metro tickets.
Je voudrais un ticket pour… – Used to request a ticket to a specific destination.
A quelle heure est le prochain bus ? – If you prefer to take the bus.
Je cherche un taxi– Useful for hailing a taxi.
Est-ce loin d’ici ? – A common question to ask about the distance to your destination.
Shopping and Restaurants
Combien ça coûte ? – To ask about the price of an item.
Je voudrais acheter ceci – Used when you want to purchase an item.
L’addition s’il vous plaît – To use at a restaurant to request the bill.
Je suis allergique à… – Important if you have food allergies.
Où sont les toilettes ? – To find public restrooms.
Asking for Help
Pouvez-vous m’aider ? – To ask for assistance from a passerby.
Je suis perdu – Useful if you get lost in the city.
Parlez-vous anglais ? – In case you need to find someone who speaks English.
Je ne parle pas bien le Français – To explain that you don’t speak French fluently.
Expressing Appreciation
C’est magnifique – To admire architecture or a view.
J’aime beaucoup ceci – To express your affection for something.
C’est délicieux – When you enjoy the food.
Negotiating and Asking for Discounts
Pouvez-vous baisser le prix ? – If you’re at a market and want to negotiate the price.
Y a-t-il une réduction pour les enfants/étudiants ? – Useful for asking about discounts in museums or attractions.
Emergencies and Health
J’ai besoin d’aide médicale – In case of a medical emergency.
Où se trouve l’hôpital ? – If you need to locate a hospital.