French phrases

Learning a few simple French phrases will help make your visit to Paris as smooth as possible. 

In fact, it's not your command of the French language that's important, it's that you actually TRY to say anything in French which will show the locals you're willing to make an effort.

If you learn just a few phrases you will be surprised at how helpful people will be.  

One great tip to remember is to always say hello and goodbye when entering and leaving a store.

You can hear how to say this by clicking the icon in the list below.

Simple French  to learn

If you click the icon to the right of each French English translation, you can hear my pronunciation of the word or phrase.

French translator : English to French translation

If you're looking for a French translator, you could use an online service like Babelfish (free but not 100% accurate) or you could hire an English to French translation service.  You may even be able to find a French translator in your own town

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