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Useful Expressions in French |
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| | Even if your French isn't perfect, don't feel inhibited - it's
better to try a few words, and your efforts will be appreciated
by the locals. The
Berlitz French Phrase Book covers almost all the situations
you're likely to encounter in your travels - it's also available
as part of the Berlitz
French Cassette and CD
Packs. |
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Good morning / afternoon |
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Bonjour |
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Good evening / night |
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Bonsoir / bonne nuit |
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Goodbye |
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Au revoir |
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Yes / no |
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Oui / non |
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Please / thank you |
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S'il vous plaît / merci |
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Excuse me |
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Excusez-moi |
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You're welcome |
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Je vous en prie |
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Help me, please |
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Aidez-moi, sil vous plaît |
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My name's ... |
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Je m'appelle ... |
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Does anyone here speak English? |
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Y a-t-il quelqu'un ici qui parle anglais? |
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What does this mean? |
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Que signifie ceci? |
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I don't understand |
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Je ne comprends pas |
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I'd like ... |
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Je voudrais ... |
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How much is that? |
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Combien est-ce? |
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Waiter / waitress, please! |
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S'il vous plaît! |
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Where are the toilets? |
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Où sont les toilettes? |
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Where / when / how |
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Où / quand / comment |
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How long / how far |
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Combien de temps / à quelle distance |
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Yesterday / today / tomorrow |
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Hier / aujourd'hui / demain |
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Day / week / month / year |
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Jour / semaine / mois / année |
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Left / right |
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Gauche / droite |
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Up / down |
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En haut / en bas |
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Big / small |
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Grand / petit |
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Cheap / expensive |
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Bon marché / cher |
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Hot / cold |
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Chaud / froid |
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Old / new |
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Vieux / neuf |
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Open / closed |
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Ouvert / fermé |
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Early / late |
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Tôt / tard |
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Easy / difficult |
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Facile / difficile |
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