When traveling to a French speaking country, knowing some key phrases in French can be very helpful for communication and navigating various situations. Here are 10 essential phrases for travellers:
Hello / Hi - Bonjour (bohn-zhoor)
Please - S'il vous plaît (seel voo pleh)
Thank you - Merci (mehr-see)
Yes - Oui (wee)
No - Non (noh)
Excuse me / Sorry - Excusez-moi (ehk-skew-zay mwah) or Je suis désolé(e) (zhuh swee day-zoh-lay)
I don't understand - Je ne comprends pas (zhuh nuh kohm-prahnd pah)
Where is...? - Où est... ? (oo eh... ?)
How much does this cost? - Combien ça coûte ? (kohm-byen sah koot ?)
I would like... - Je voudrais... (zhuh voo-dray...)
These phrases should be useful for travellers in French-speaking countries like France, Canada (in Quebec), and various other regions where French is spoken. French pronunciation can vary depending on the region, but these should work well in most French-speaking areas. Have a fantastic trip!
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