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Common French Phrases and Words |
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Following are some common words and phrases, with approximate pronunciation. For more information on French, please click on French Language.
| English |
French |
Pronunciation |
| Yes |
Oui |
Wee |
| No |
Non |
Noh |
| OK (agreed) |
D'accord |
Da-kor |
| Please |
S'il vous plaît |
Seel voo play |
| Thank you |
Merci |
Mehrsee |
| Thank you very much |
Merci beaucoup |
Mehrsee bohkoo |
| You're welcome |
De rien |
Duh ryen |
| I don't understand |
Je ne comprends pas |
Jhuh nuh konpron pas |
| Do you understand? |
Vous comprenez? |
Voo konpruhnay? |
| Do you speak English? |
Parlez vous anglais? |
Parlay voo ongleh? |
| I don't speak French. |
Je parle pas le français. |
Jhuh parl puh luh fronsay |
| Please say that again. |
Répéter, s'il vous plaît. |
Raypaytay, seel voo play |
| Speak slowly please. |
Parlez lentement, s'il vous plaît. |
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| How much does that cost? |
Combien ça coût? |
Kombee-an sah koot? |
| Excuse me, sir. |
Pardon, monsieur |
Pardon, muhsyuh |
| Excuse me, madam. |
Pardon, madame |
Pardon, madam |
| I'm sorry (apology). |
Excusez-moi. |
Ekskoo-ay mwo |
| Where are the toilettes? |
Où sont les toilettes? |
Oo son lay twalet |
| Good day (hello) |
Bonjour |
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| Good evening |
Bonsoir |
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| Goodbye |
Au Revoir |
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