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French is where a literal translation goes wrong most often: tu and vous, the reversed grammar of tu me manques, and merci that can mean "no thank you". The archive holds 287 French phrase pages, 238 with answers from French speakers.

Essential French phrases

20 everyday phrases to get you started.

EnglishFrench
Hello Bonjour
Good morning Bonjour
Good evening Bonsoir
Goodbye Au revoir
Please S’il te plaît
Thank you Merci
You're welcome De rien
Excuse me Excusez-moi
Yes Oui
No Non
I'm sorry Je suis désolé
How are you? Comment ça va ?
My name is... Je m’appelle...
Do you speak English? Parlez-vous anglais ?
I don't understand Je ne comprends pas
How much does this cost? Combien cela coûte-t-il ?
Where is the toilet? Où sont les toilettes ?
Can you help me? Tu peux m’aider ?
I love you Je t’aime
Happy birthday Joyeux anniversaire

French phrases answered by speakers

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