Speak like the French
The French will really appreciate it if you have a go at speaking the language – even if your accent is horrible. Practice by learn some handy French phrases and words below...
- Bonjour (hello)
Bonjour is good start when striking up a conversation and is followed by Monsieur (male), Madame (female) or Mademoiselle (young female). - Au revoir (goodbye)
Pronounced ‘ov-wah’ - Parlez-vous Anglais?
Do you speak English? - Rade
A typical French bar, popular and cheap. - On va en boite?
Fancy going to a nightclub? - Miam miam (yum yum)
A must in the country of food - Un canon
An extremely attractive lad or lass. - How much is this? (C’est combine?)
The shoppers must-know phrase. - C’est le coup de bamboo
Literally ‘it’s a bamboo stroke’ referring to something being painfully expensive. - S'il vous plait (please) / Merci (thank you)
Being polite always helps.
Now you've had a taste of the language, keen to know more? Why not learn French with our language course based in Paris or Nice.
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