What French questions should I know for daily conversations

Here are some essential French questions to know for daily conversations:

• Comment ça va ? (How are you?)
• Comment vous appelez-vous ? (What is your name?)
• D’où venez-vous ? (Where are you from?)
• Parlez-vous anglais ? (Do you speak English?)
• Quel âge avez-vous ? (How old are you?)
• [Où est translate:le/la … ?] (Where is the …?)
• Combien ça coûte ? (How much does it cost?)
• À quelle heure ? (At what time?)
• Puis-je vous aider ? (Can I help you?)
• Qu’est-ce que c’est ? (What is this?)
• Est-ce que vous pouvez répéter ? (Can you repeat?)
• Où sont les toilettes ? (Where are the restrooms?)
• Pouvez-vous parler plus lentement ? (Can you speak more slowly?)
• Qu’est-ce que vous faites dans la vie ? (What do you do for a living?)
• Voulez-vous venir avec moi ? (Do you want to come with me?)

These questions cover greetings, personal information, directions, prices, and common polite requests, which are very useful for everyday French conversations. If a more specific context is needed, such as dining, shopping, or travel, additional questions can be provided. This list gives a practical foundation for daily interactions in French-speaking environments.

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