
What are essential French phrases for beginners
Questions Essentielles pour le Quotidien en Français: What are essential French phrases for beginners
Here are some essential French phrases for beginners that are commonly taught and useful for basic conversations:
- Bonjour (Hello / Good morning)
- Merci (Thank you)
- S’il vous plaît (Please)
- Oui (Yes)
- Non (No)
- Excusez-moi (Excuse me / Sorry)
- Parlez-vous anglais ? (Do you speak English?)
- Je ne comprends pas (I don’t understand)
- Pouvez-vous m’aider ? (Can you help me?)
- Où sont les toilettes ? (Where are the restrooms?)
- Combien ça coûte ? (How much does it cost?)
- Je m’appelle… (My name is…)
- Comment ça va ? (How are you?)
- Ça va bien, merci (I’m fine, thank you)
These phrases are a great starting point for learners to navigate basic social interactions in French. If desired, more phrases can be provided for specific scenarios like ordering food, asking for directions, or shopping. 1
References
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ICT IN TEACHING PROFESSIONAL ENGLISH FOR MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
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J’ai l’impression que: Lexical Bundles in the Dialogues of Beginner French Textbooks
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Les dictionnaires monolingues généraux du français “actuel” gratuits en ligne (début 2019)
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Verbalizing nouns and adjectives: The case of behavior-related verbs
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Constructions in the Classroom: Examples of a Phraseodidactic Approach for the Teaching of L2 French