WHEN you are learning how to speak French, it is helpful to know some basic words and sentences or questions to use right off the bat. Here are some common French phrases to add to your repertoire.

I don’t know.

Je ne sais pas.

I would like . . .

Je voudrais . . .

I need . . .

J’ai besoin de . . .

What does ______ mean?

Que veut dire _____ ?

Do you speak English?

Parlez- vous anglais?

I don’t understand.

Je ne comprends pas.

Excuse me

Excusez-moi

I’m sorry

Pardon

My name is . . .

Je m’appelle . . .

Pleased to meet you.

Enchanté.

How are you?

Comment allez vous?

Fine, thanks. And you?

Bien, merci. Et vous?

Please

S’il vous plaît

Thank you.

Merci.

You’re welcome.

De rien.

Goodbye.

Au revoir.

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