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le vin rougeluh vahn roojred wine

des boules de ptanqueday bool duh paytohnkboules

un cafuhn kafayblack coffee

FRENCHV I S U A LPHRASE BOOK

le mtroluh maytrohthe subway

SEE ITSAY IT LIVE IT!

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INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION

This book provides al

l the key words and p

hrases you are

likely to need in every

day situations. It is gro

uped into

themes, and key phra

ses are broken down

into short

sections, to help you b

uild a wide variety of s

entences.

A lot of the vocabulary

is illustrated to make

it easy to

remember, and You

may hear boxes fea

ture questions

you are likely to hear.

At the back of the bo

ok there is a

menu guide, listing ab

out 500 food terms, a

nd a 2,000-

word two-way dictiona

ry. Numbers and the

most useful

phrases are listed on

the jacket aps for q

uick reference.

Nouns

All French nouns (wo

rds for things, people

, and ideas) are

masculine or feminine

. The gender of singu

lar nouns is

usually shown by the

word for the: le (ma

sculine) and la

(feminine). These cha

nge to l before a vow

el. The plural

form is les. You can l

ook up the gender of

words in the

FrenchEnglish dictio

nary at the back of th

e book.

Adjectives

Most French adjective

s change endings acco

rding to

whether they describe

a masculine or femin

ine, singular or

plural word. In this bo

ok the singular mascu

line form is

shown rst, followed

by the singular femin

ine form:

I am lost

Je suis perdu/perdue

You

There are two ways o

f saying you in Frenc

h: vous (polite

form and plural) and t

u (familiar). In this bo

ok we have

used vous, which is n

ormal with people yo

u dont know.

Verbs

Verbs change accordin

g to whether they are

in the singular

or plural. In phrases w

here this happens, th

e singular form

of the verb is followed

by the plural form:

Where is/are?

O se trouve/trouven

t?

INTRODUCTION Pronunciation g

uide

Below each French w

ord or phrase in this b

ook, you

will nd a pronunciat

ion guide in italics. Rea

d it as if it

were English and you

should be understoo

d, but

remember that it is o

nly a guide and for th

e best

results you should list

en to native speakers

and try to

mimic them. Some Fre

nch sounds are differe

nt from

those in English, so ta

ke note of how the le

tters below

are pronounced.

a, , like a in fathe

r

au like o in over

c before a, o, and u

, like k in kite

before e

and i, like s in sun

like s in sun

cc like cc in acciden

t

ch like sh in ship

e, eu like u in puff

, , e like e in fetch

e, ez, erlike ay in p

lay

g before a, o, and u

, like g in get

before e

, i, and y, like s in leis

ure

h silent

i like ee in feet

j like s in leisure

o like o in toll

oi like wa in wag

ou like oo in shoot

qu like k in kite

r rolled at the back

of the throat

u like ew in dew

ui like wee in betw

een

w like v in van

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Introduction

Eating out

Sightseeing

Emergencies

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CONTENTS 3

Essentials

Places to stay

Sports and leisure

Menu guide

Getting around

Shopping

Health

164EnglishFrench

Dictionary178

FrenchEnglishDictionary

192Acknowledgments

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60 78

118 134

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4 INTRODUCTION

This book provides all the key words and phrases you are

likely to need in everyday situations. It is grouped into

themes, and key phrases are broken down into short

sections, to help you build a wide variety of sentences.

A lot of the vocabulary is illustrated to make it easy to

remember, and You may hear boxes feature questions

you are likely to hear. At the back of the book there is a

menu guide, listing about 500 food terms, and a 2,000-

word two-way dictionary. Numbers and the most useful

phrases are listed on the jacket aps for quick reference.

Nouns

All French nouns (words for things, people, and ideas) are

masculine or feminine. The gender of singular nouns is

usually shown by the word for the: le (masculine) and la

(feminine). These change to l before a vowel. The plural

form is les. You can look up the gender of words in the

FrenchEnglish dictionary at the back of the book.

Adjectives

Most French adjectives change endings according to

whether they describe a masculine or feminine, singular or

plural word. In this book the singular masculine form is

shown rst, followed by the singular feminine form:

I am lost Je suis perdu/perdue

You

There are two ways of saying you in French: vous (polite

form and plural) and tu (familiar). In this book we have

used vous, which is normal with people you dont know.

Verbs

Verbs change according to whether they are in the singular

or plural. In phrases where this happens, the singular form

of the verb is followed by the plural form:

Where is/are? O se trouve/trouvent?

INTRODUCTION



5INTRODUCTION

Pronunciation guide

Below each French word or phrase in this book, you

will nd a pronunciation guide in italics. Read it as if it

were English and you should be understood, but

remember that it is only a guide and for the best

results you should listen to native speakers and try to

mimic them. Some French sounds are different from

those in English, so take note of how the letters below

are pronounced.

a, , like a in father

au like o in over

c before a, o, and u, like k in kite

before e and i, like s in Sun

like s in Sun

cc like cc in accident

ch like sh in ship

e, eu like u in puff

, , e like e in fetch

e, ez, er like ay in play

g before a, o, and u, like g in get

before e, i, and y, like s in leisure

h silent

i like ee in feet

j like s in leisure

o like o in toll

oi like wa in wag

ou like oo in shoot

qu like k in kite

r rolled at the back of the throat

u like ew in dew

ui like wee in between

w like v in van



6

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W

W

T

In this section, you will nd the essential words

and useful phrases you need for basic everyday

situations and for getting to know people. Be

aware of cultural differences when you are

addressing French people, and remember that

they tend to be quite formal when greeting each

other, using Monsieur for men, Madame for

women and Mademoiselle for girls and younger

women, and often shaking hands.

ESSENTIALSESSENTIALS



7

Hello Bonjour bohnjoor

Good evening Bonsoirbohnswar

Goodnight Bonne nuitbonn nwee

Goodbye Au revoiroh ruhvwar

Hi/bye! Salut!sahlew

Pleased to meet you Enchant/Enchanteohnshohntay

How are you? Comment a va?komohn sah vah

Fine, thanks Bien, mercibyahn mairsee

Youre welcome De rienduh ryahn

My name is Je mappellejuh mahpel

Whats your name? Vous vous appelez comment?voo voo zahpuhlay komohn

Whats his/her name? Comment sappelle-t-il/elle? komohn sahpel teel/tel

This is Cestsay

Nice to meet you Au plaisiroh playzeer

See you tomorrow demainah duhmahn

See you soon bienttah byahntoh

GREETINGS

ESSENTIALS



8

Yes/no Oui/Nonwee/nohn

Please Sil vous platseel voo play

Thank you (very much) Merci (beaucoup)mairsee (bohkoo)

Youre welcome De rienduh ryahn

OK/ne Daccord/Biendahkohr/byahn

Pardon? Pardon?pardohn

Excuse me Excusez-moiexkewzay mwa

Sorry Dsol/dsoledayzolay

I dont know Je ne sais pasjuh nuh say pah

I dont understand Je ne comprends pasjuh nuh kohnprohn pah

Could you repeat that? Vous pouvez rpter?voo poovay raypaytay

I dont speak French Je ne parle pas franaisjuh nuh parl pah frohnsay

Do you speak English? Vous parlez anglais?voo parlay ohnglay

What is the French for? Comment dit-onen franais?komohn dee tohnohn frohnsay

Whats that? Quest-ce que cest?kes kuh say

Whats that called? a sappelle comment?sah sahpel komohn

Can you tell me Vous pouvez me direvoo poovay muh deer

ESSENTIALS

SMALL TALK



9

Im from Je viens dejuh vyahn duh

Im Je suisjuh swee

English anglais/anglaiseohnglay/ohnglaiz

American amricain/amricaineahmaireekahn/ahmaireeken

Canadian canadien/canadiennekanadyahn/kanadyen

Australian australien/australienneohstrahlyahn/ohstrahlyen

single clibatairesayleebahtair

married mari/mariemaryay

divorced divorc/divorcedeevohrsay

I amyears old Jaiansjayohn

I have Jaijay

a boyfriend/girlfriend un copain/une copineuhn kohpahn/ewn kohpeen

SMALL TALK / TALKING ABOUT YOURSELF

TALKING ABOUT YOURSELF

You may hear

Do venez-vous?doo vuhnay vooWhere are you from?

Vous tes mari/marie?voo zayt maryayAre you married?

Vous avez des enfants?voo zavay day zohnfohnDo you have children?



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W

Do you live here? Vous habitez ici?voo zahbeetay eesee

Where do you live? Vous habitez o?voo zahbeetay oo

I am here Je suis icijuh swee eesee

on vacation en vacancesohn vahkohns

on business pour affairespoor ahfair

Im a student Je suis tudiant/tudiantejuh swee aytewdyohn/aytewdyohnt

I work in Je travaille dansjuh trahvaeey dohn

I am retired Je suis retrait/retraitejuh swee ruhtraytay

May I have Je peux avoirjuh puh avwar

your telephone number?

votre numro de tlphone?vohtr newmairo duh taylayfon

your email address? votre adresse email?vohtr ahdress email

It doesnt matter Ce nest pas gravesuh nay pah grahv

Cheers Sant!sohntay

Are you alright? a va?sah vah

Im OK a vasah vah

What do you think? Quest-ce que vous en pensez ?kes kuh voo zohn pohnsay

ESSENTIALS

SOCIALIZING



11

I like/love Jaime/jadorejaym/jahdohr

I dont like Je naime pasjuh naym pah

I hate Je dtestejuh daytest

I rather/really like Jaime bien/jaime beaucoupjaym byahn/jaym bohkoo

Dont you like it? Vous naimez pas a?voo naymay pah sah

I would like Jaimeraisjaymuhray

Id like this one/that one Je voudrais celui-l/celui-cijuh voodray suhlwee lah/suhlwee see

My favorite is Mon prfr, cestmohn prayfayray say

I prefer Je prfrejuh prayfayr

Its delicious Cest dlicieuxsay dayleesyuh

What would you like to do?

Quest-ce que vous voulez faire?kes kuh voo voolay fair

I dont mind a mest galsah may taygahl

SOCIALIZING / LIKES AND DISLIKES

LIKES AND DISLIKES

You may hear

Vous faites quoi dans la vie?voo fet kwa dohn lah veeWhat do you do?

Vous tes en vacances?voo zayt ohn vahkohnsAre you on vacation?



12 ESSENTIALS

DAYS OF THE WEEK

THE SEASONS

ltlaytay

summer

le printempsluh prahntohn

spring

J

A

J

J

A

What day is it today? Quel jour sommes-nous aujourdhui?kel joor sohm noo ohjoordwee

Sunday dimanchedeemohnsh

Monday lundiluhndee

Tuesday mardimardee

Wednesday mercredimaircruhdee

Thursday jeudijuhdee

Friday vendredivohndruhdee

Saturday samedisamdee

today aujourdhuiohjoordwee

tomorrow demainduhmahn

yesterday hiereeyair

indays dansjoursdohnjoor



13DAYS OF THE WEEK / MONTHS

MONTHS

lhiverleevairwinter

lautomnelohtonn

fall

January janvierjohnvyay

February fvrierfayvreeyay

March marsmars

April avrilahvreel

May maimay

June juinjwahn

July juilletjweeyay

August aotoot

September septembresayptohnbr

October octobreohktohbr

November novembrenohvohnbr

December dcembredaysohnbr



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W

W

What time is it? Quelle heure est-il?kel uhr ay teel

Its nine oclock Il est neuf heureseel ay nuhvuhr

in the morning du matindew mahtahn

in the afternoon de laprs-mididuh lahpray meedee

in the evening du soirdew swar

ESSENTIALS

TELLING THE TIME

une heureewn uhr

one oclock

une heure dixewn uhr deesten past one

une heure et quartewn uhr ay karquarter past one

une heure vingtewn uhr vahn

twenty past one

une heure et demieewn uhr ay duhmee

half past one

deux heures moins le quartduh zuhr mwahn luh kar

quarter to two

deux heures moins dixduh zuhr mwahn dees

ten to two

deux heuresduhzuhr

two oclock



15

Its noon/midnight Il est midi/minuiteel ay meedee/meenwee

second la secondelah suhgohnd

minute la minutelah meenewt

hour lheureluhr

a quarter of an hour un quart dheureuhn kar duhr

half an hour une demi-heureewn duhmee uhr

three-quarters of an hour trois quarts dheuretrwa kar duhr

late tardtar

early tttoh

soon bienttbyahntoh

What time does it start? quelle heure a commence?ah kel uhr sah komohns

What time does it nish? quelle heure a nit?ah kel uhr sah feenee

TELLING THE TIME

You may hear

plus tard.ah plew tarSee you later.

Vous tes en avance.voo zayt ohn nahvohnsYoure early.

Vous tes en retard.voo zayt ohn ruhtarYoure late.



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W

W

T

Whats the weather like? Quel temps fait-il?kel tohn fayteel

Its Il faiteel fay

good beauboh

bad mauvaismohvay

warm bonbohn

hot chaudshoh

cold froidfrwa

humid humideewmeed

ESSENTIALS

THE WEATHER

Il pleuteel pluh

Its raining

Il y a du soleileeleeya du sohlay

Its sunny

Cest la temptesay lah tohnpet

Its stormy

Il y a des nuageseeleeya day newahj

Its cloudy



17

Whats the forecast? Quelles sont les prvisions mto?kel sohn lay prayveezyohn maytayoh

Whats the temperature? Quelle temprature fait-il?kel tohnpayrahtewr fayteel

Itsdegrees Il faitdegrseel fayduhgray

Its a beautiful day Cest une belle journesay tewn bel joornay

The weathers changing Le temps changeluh tohn shohnj

Is it going to get colder/hotter?

Il va faire plus froid/chaud?eel vah fair plew frwa/shoh

Its cooling down Le temps se rafrachitluh tohn suh rahfrayshee

Is it going to freeze? Il va geler?eel vah juhlay

THE WEATHER

Il gleeel jaylIts icy

Il neigeeel nayj

Its snowing

Il y a du venteeleeya dew vohn

Its windy

Il y a du brouillardeeleeya dew brooyar

Its misty



18

W

France has an excellent road and highway system

if you are traveling around the country by car.

French trains are fast and punctual, linking the

main towns and cities, while in the countryside

buses connect most mainline railroad stations with

towns and villages not served by trains. You can

also travel by taxi, tram, plane or, in some cities,

the Mtro (subway).

GETTING AROUND

AGETTING AROUND



19

Excuse me, please Excusez-moi, sil vous platexkewzay mwa seel voo play

Where is O se trouveoo suh troov

the town center? le centre-ville?luh sohntruh veel

the railroad station? la gare?lah gar

a cash machine? un distributeur?uhn deestreebewtuhr

How do I get to? Pour aller ?poor allay ah

Im going to Je vaisjuh vay

Im looking for Je cherchejuh shayrsh

Im lost Je suis perdu/perduejuh swee payrdew

Is it near? Cest prs dici?say pray deesee

Is there anearby? Y a-t-il unprs dici?yateel uhnpray deesee

Is it far? Cest loin ?say lwahn

How far is quelle distance se trouvea kel deestohns suh troov

the town hall? la mairie?lah mairee

the market? le march ?luh marshay

Can I walk there? On peut y aller pied?ohn puh ee allay ah peeyay

Do I have to drive? Il faut prendre la voiture?eel foh prohndruh lah vwatewr

GETTING AROUND

ASKING WHERE THINGS ARE



20

Where is the car rental desk?

O se trouve lagence de location de voitures?oo suh troov lajohns duh lokahsyohn duh vwatewr

I want to rent Je voudrais louerjuh voodray looay

a car une voitureewn vwatewr

a motorcycle une motoewn moto

la motolah moto

motorcycle

le scooterluh scooter

scooter

le vlo de villeluh vaylo duh veel

road bike

le VTTluh vaytaytaymountain bike

GETTING AROUND

CAR RENTAL

la berlinelah bairleen

sedan

le coupluh coopayhatchback

a bicycle un vlouhn vaylo

fordays pourjourspoorjoor



21

for the weekend pour le week-endpoor luh weekend

Id like Je voudraisjuh voodray

an automatic une automatiqueewn automateek

a manual une manuelleewn manewayl

Does it have air conditioning?

Il y a la climatisation?eeleeya lah cleemateezasyohn

Should I return it with a full tank?

Je dois la rendre avec le plein dessence?juh dwa lah rohndr avek luh plahn daysohns

Heres my drivers license Voici mon permisvwassee mohn pairmee

Can I rent a Je peux louer unjuh puh looay uhn

Do you have a Vous avezvoozavay

le casque de vloluh kask duh vaylo

cycling helmet

la pompelah pohnp

pump

CAR RENTAL

le sige enfantluh siayj ohnfohn

child seat

lantivollohnteevol

lock



22

Is this the road to? Cette route mne-t-elle ?set root mayn tayl ah


the nearest garage? le garage le plus proche?luh garaj luh plew prosh


some gas de lessenceduh laysohns

40 liters of unleaded 40 litres de sans plombkahrohnt leetruh duh sohn plohn

30 liters of diesel 30 litres de diseltrohnt leetruh duh dyayzayl

Fill it up, please Le plein, sil vous platluh plahn, seel voo play

Where do I pay? Je paye o?juh payuh oo

The pump number is Le numro de la pompe est leluh newmairo duh lah pohnp ay luh

Can I pay by credit card? Je peux payer par carte bancaire?juh puh payay par cart bohnkair

P

la station-servicelah stahsyohn sairveesGas station

GETTING AROUND

DRIVING



23

Is there a parking lot nearby?

Y a-t-il un parking prs dici?yateel uhn parking pray deesee

Can I park here? Je peux me garer ici?juh puh muh garay eesee

Is it free? Cest gratuit?say gratwee

How much does it cost? a cote combien?sa koot kombyahn

How much is it Cest combiensay kombyahn

per hour? par heure?par uhr

per day? par jour?par joor

overnight? .pour une nuit?poor ewn nwee

DRIVING

la galerielah galree roofrack

le sige enfantluh siayj ohnfohn

child seat

PARKING

Please, can you check Vous pouvez vriervoo poovay vayreefyay

the oil le niveau dhuileluh neevoh dweel

the tire pressure la pression des pneuslah praysyon day pnuh



24

lt

l

l

GETTING AROUND

THE CARle coffreluh kohfruhtrunk

la rouelah roowheel

la portirelah portyairdoor

le pot dchappementluh poh dayshapmohnexhaust

INSIDE THE CARlappuie-ttelapwee taythead rest

le sige avantluh siayj avohnfront seat

la ceinture de scuritlah sahntewr duh saykewreetayseat belt

la poignelah pwanyayhandle

la serrurelah sairewrdoor lock



25THE CAR

le capotluh kapohood

le pneuluh pnuhtire

le pare-chocluh par shokbumper

le phareluh farheadlight

le pare-briseluh par breezwindshield

le moteurluh motuhrengine

THE CONTROLS

le volantluh volohnsteering wheel

le klaxonluh klaxonhorn

le tableau de bordluh tabloh duh bohr dashboard

les feux de dtresselay fuh duh daytrayshazard lights

le chauffageluh shofajheater

le levier de vitessesluh luhvyay duh veetessgear shift

le compteur de vitesseluh kohntuhr duh veetess speedometer

lairbaglairbagairbag

la radiolah rahdyohcar stereo



26

l

GETTING AROUND

ROAD SIGNS

sens uniquesohns ewneek

one way

rond-pointrohn pwuhntrafc circle

cdez le passagesayday luh passaj

yield

route prioritaireroot preeyoreetair

priority road

sens interditsohns ihntairdee

no entry

dfense de stationnerdayfohns duh stasyonay

no parking

limitation de vitesseleemeetasyohn duh veetess

speed limit

dangerdohnjayhazard

dfense de sarrterdayfohns duh saraytay

no stopping



27ROAD SIGNS / ON THE ROAD

ON THE ROAD

lhorodateurlohrodatuhr

parking meter

les feuxlay fuh

trafc light

lagent de la circulationlajohn duh lah seerkewlasyohn

trafc policeman

la cartelah kart

map

le passage pitonluh pasaj pyaytohnpedestrian crossing

le tlphone durgenceluh taylayfon dewrjohns

emergency phone

la place de parking rserve aux handicapslah plas duh parking rayzairvay ozohndeekapay

disabled parking

lautoroutelotoroothighway

la voie daccslah vwa daksay

entrance/exit ramp



28

Where can I buy a ticket? O peut-on acheter des billets?oo puh tohn ashuhtay day beeyay

Is there an automatic ticket machine?

Y a-t-il un guichet automatique?yateel uhn geeshay automateek

How much is a ticket to? Combien cote un billet pour?kombyahn koot uhn beeyay poor

Two tickets to Deux billets pourduh beeyay poor


a one-way ticket to un aller simple pouruhn allay sahnpl poor

a return ticket to un aller-retour pouruhn allay ruhtoor poor

a rst-class ticket un billet premire classeuhn beeyay pruhmyair class

a standard-class ticket un billet deuxime classeuhn beeyay duhzyaym class

Id like to Je voudraisjuh voodray

reserve a seat rserver une placerayzairvay ewn plass

GETTING AROUND

AT THE STATION

le billetluh beeyay

ticket

le guichet automatiqueluh geeshay automateekautomatic ticket machine



29

on the TGV to dans le TGV pourdohn luh tayjayvay poor

book a sleeper berth rserver une couchetterayzairvay ewn kooshet

Is there a reduction? Il y a une rduction?eeleeya ewn raydewksyohn

for children? pour les enfants?poor layzohnfohn

for students? pour les tudiants?poor layzaytewdyohn

for senior citizens? pour les personnes ges?poor lay pairson zahjay

Is there a dining car? Y a-t-il un wagon-restaurant?eeyateel uhn vahgon raystohrohn

Is it a fast/slow train? Cest un train rapide/lent?say uhn trahn rapeed/lohn

Is it a high-speed train? Cest un train grande vitesse ?say uhn trahn ah grand veetess

Do I stamp the ticket before boarding?

Il faut composter avant de prendre le train?eel fo kohnpostay ahvohn duh prohndruh luh trahn

AT THE STATION

You may hear

Le train partira de la voieluh trahn parteera duh lah vwaThe train leaves from platform

Il faut changer de train.eel fo shohnjay duh trahn You must change trains.



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W

W

W

Do you have a timetable? Vous avez les horaires?voozavay layzorair

What time is quelle heure estah kel uhr ay

the next train to? le prochain train pour?luh proshahn trahn poor

the last train to? le dernier train pour?luh dairnyay trahn poor

Which platform does it leave from?

De quelle voie part-il?duh kel vwa parteel

What time does it arrive in?

quelle heure arrive-t-il ?akel uhr areevteel ah

How long does it take? Combien de temps dure le voyage?kombyahn duh tohn dewr luh vwayaj

Is this the train for? Cest le train pour?say luh trahn poor

Is this the right platform for?

Cest le bon quai pour?say luh bohn kay poor

Where is platform three? Le quai numro trois, sil vous plat?luh kay newmairo trwa, seel voo play

Does this train stop at? Ce train sarrte ?suh trahn sarayt ah

GETTING AROUND

TRAVELING BY TRAIN

You may hear

Il faut composter son billet.eel foh kohnpostay sohn beeyay You must validate your ticket.

Utilisez la borne orange.ewteeleezay lah born orohnjUse the orange machine.



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Where do I change for? Je dois changer o pour?juh dwa shohnjay oo poor

Is this seat free? Cette place est libre?set plass eh libruh

Ive reserved this seat Jai une rservation pour cette placejay ewn rayzairvasyohn poor set plass

Do I get off here? Je descends ici?juh daysohn eesee

Where is the subway station?

O se trouve la station de mtro?oo suh troov lah stahsyohn duh maytroh

Which line goes to? Quelle est la ligne pour?kel ay lah leenyuh poor

How many stops is it? Cest dans combien darrts?say dohn kombyahn daray

le trainluh trahn

train

le hall de gareluh ohl duh gar

concourse

le wagon-restaurantluh vagohn raystohrohn

dining car

la couchettelah kooshet

sleeper berth

TRAVELING BY TRAIN



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When is the next bus to? quelle heure est le prochain bus pour?ah kel uhr ay luh proshahn bews poor

What is the fare to? Combien cote le ticket pour?kombyahn koot luh teekay poor

Where is the bus stop? O se trouve larrt de bus?oo suh troov laray duh bews

Is this the bus stop for Cest le bus poursay le bews poor

Does the number 4 stop here?

Le quatre sarrte ici?luh katr sarayt eesee

Where can I buy a ticket? O peut-on acheter des tickets?oo puh tohn ashuhtay day teekay

Can I pay on the bus? Je peux payer dans le bus?juh puh payay dohn luh bews

Which buses go to the city center?

Quels bus vont au center ville?kel bews vohnt oh sohntruh veel

Will you tell me when to get off?

Vous mindiquerez quand descendre?voo mahndeekeray kohn daysohndruh

I want to get off! Je veux descendre!juh vuh daysohndruh

GETTING AROUND

BUSES

le busluh bews

bus

la gare routirelah gar rootyair

bus station



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Where can I get a taxi? O peut-on trouver un taxi?oo puh tohn troovay uhn taxi

Can I order a taxi? Je peux commander un taxi?juh puh komohnday uhn taxi

I want a taxi to Je voudrais un taxi pour aller juh voodray uhn taxi poor allay ah

Can you take me to Pouvez-vous memmener poovay voo mohnmuhnay ah

Is it far? Cest loin?say lwahn

How much will it cost? Quel sera le prix de la course?kel suhrah luh pree duh la koors

Can you drop me here? Vous pouvez me laisser l?voo poovay muh laysay la

What do I owe you? Je vous dois combien?juh voo dwa kombyahn

Keep the change Gardez la monnaiegarday lah monay

May I have a receipt? Je peux avoir un reu? juh puh avwar uhn ruhsew

Please wait for me Attendez-moiatohnday mwa

BUSES / TAXIS

TAXIS

le taxiluh taxi

taxi

la borne de taxislah born duh taxi

taxi stand



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Are there any boat trips? Y a-t-il des balades en bateau?eeyateel day balad ohn bato

Where does the boat leave from?

Do part le bateau?doo par luh bato

When is quelle heure parta kel uhr par

the next boat to? le prochain bateau pour luh proshahn bato poor

the rst boat? le premier bateau?luh pruhmyay bato

the last boat? le dernier bateau?luh dairnyay bato

Id like two tickets for Je voudrais deux billets pourjuh voodray duh beeyay poor

the cruise la croisirelah krwazyair

GETTING AROUND

BOATS

le ferryluh ferry

ferry

lhydroglisseurleedrogleessuhr

hydrofoil

le yachtluh yaht

yacht

laroglisseurlahairogleessuhr

hovercraft



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le gilet de sauvetageluh jeelay duh sovtaj

life jacket

la boue de sauvetagelah booay duh sovtaj

lifebuoy

le bateau de plaisanceluh bato duh playzohns

pleasure boat

le catamaranluh catamarohn

catamaran

BOATS

the river trip la balade en rivirelah balad ohn reevyair

How much is it for Cest combien poursay kombyahn poor

a car? une voiture?ewn vwatewr

a family? une famille?ewn fameey

a cabin? une cabine? ewn kahbeen

Can I buy a ticket on board?

On peut acheter les billets une fois sur le bateau?ohn puh ashuhtay leh beeyay ewn fwa sewr luh bato

Is there wheelchair access?

Il y a un accs handicaps?eeleeya uhn aksay ohndeekapay



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Which terminal do I need? Je vais quel terminal?juh vay ah kel tairmeenal

Where do I check in? O se trouve lenregistrement?oo suh troov lohnruhjeestruhmohn

Where is/are O se trouve/trouventoo suh troov

the arrivals hall? les arrives?lay zareevay

the departures hall? les dparts?lay daypar

the boarding gate? lembarquement?lohnbarkuhmohn

Im traveling Je voyagejuh vwayaj

economy en classe conomiqueohn class aykonomik

business class en classe affairesohn class ahfair

Here is my Voici mon/ma/mesvwassee mohn/mah/may

GETTING AROUND

AIR TRAVEL

le sac fourre-toutluh sac foor too

duffel bag

le repas servi bordluh ruhpah sairvee ah bohr

in-ight meal

le passeportluh passpor

passport

la carte dembarquementlah kart dohnbarkuhmohn

boarding pass



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Im checking in one suitcase

Jai une valise enregistrerjay ewn valeez ah ohnruhjeestray

I packed it myself Jai fait mes bagages moi-mmejay fay may bagaj mwa maym

I have one piece of hand luggage

Jai un bagage mainjay uhn bagaj ah mahn

What is the weight allowance?

Quel est le poids maximum autoris?kel ay luh pwa mahkseemuhm ohtohreezay

How much is excess baggage?

Combien cote le surplus de bagage?kombyahn koot luh sewrplew duh bagaj

Will a meal be served? Un repas est servi dans lavion?uhn ruhpah ay sairvee dohn lahvyohn


a window seat une place fentreewn plass fuhnaytr

an aisle seat une place couloirewn plass koolwar

AIR TRAVEL

You may hear ...

Votre passeport/billet sil vous plat.votruh passpor/beeyay seel voo playYour passport/ticket please.

Cest votre sac?say votruh sackIs this your bag?



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WHeres my Voicivwassee

boarding pass ma carte dembarquementma kart dohnbarkuhmohn

passport mon passeportmohn passpor

Can I change some money?

Je peux faire du change?juh puh fair dew shohnj

What is the exchange rate? Quel est le taux de change?kel ay luh toduh shohnj

Is the ight toon time? Le vol pourest lheure?luh vol poorayt a luhr

Is the ight delayed? Le vol est en retard?luh vol ayt ohn ruhtar

How late is it? Le vol est en retard de combien de temps?luh vol ayt onh ruhtar duh kombyahn duh tohn

Which gate does ightleave from?

Le vol numropart de quelle porte dembarquement?luh vol newmairopar duh kel portuh dohnbarkuhmohn

What time do I board? quelle heure est lembarquement?a kel uhr ay lohnbarkuhmohn

GETTING AROUND

AT THE AIRPORT

le chque de voyageluh shayk duh vwayaj

travelers check

le contrle des passeportsluh kohntrol day passpor

passport control



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Where are the carts? O sont les chariots?oo sohn lay shareeo

Here is the baggage claim tag

Voici le ticketvwassee luh teekay

I cant nd my baggage Je ne trouve pas mes bagagesjuh nuh troov pa may bagaj

AT THE AIRPORT

lhtesse de lairlotess duh lairight attendant

le piloteluh peelot

pilot

le magasin hors taxeluh magazahn or tax

duty-free shop

le retrait des bagagesluh ruhtray day bagaj

baggage claim

le enregistrementluh ohnruhjeestruhmohn

check-in

lavionlavyohnairplane



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EATING OUT

It is not difcult to eat well and inexpensively in

France. You can choose from cafs and bars,

which serve a variety of drinks and snacks, bistros

(small bars, which are often family-run and serve

local and traditional dishes) and brasseries, which

are usually larger and noisier. If you want a

gastronomic meal in more formal surroundings,

you can eat at a more expensive restaurant but

you may have to book in advance.

EATING OUT



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Id like to book a table Je voudrais rserver une tablejuh voodray rayzairvay ewn tabluh

for lunch/dinner pour djeuner/dnerpoor dayjuhnay/deenay

for four people pour quatre personnespoor katruh pairson

for this evening at seven pour ce soir sept heurespoor suh swar a set uhr

for tomorrow at one pour demain une heurepoor duhmahn a ewn uhr

for lunchtime today pour djeuner, aujourdhuipoor dayjuhnay ohjoordwee

Do you have a table earlier/later?

Vous avez une table un peu plus tt/tard?voo zavay ewn tabluh uhn puh plew toh/tar

My name is Je mappellejuh mapel

My telephone number is Mon numro de tlphone est lemohn newmairo duh taylayfon ay luh

I have a reservation Jai rservjay rayzairvay

in the name of au nom deo nohn duh

We havent booked Nous navons pas rservnoo navohn pa rayzairvay

May we sit here? On peut sasseoir ici?ohn puh sasswar eesee

May we sit outside? On peut sasseoir dehors?ohn puh sasswar duhor

Im waiting for someone Jattends quelquunjatohn kaylkuhn

EATING OUT

MAKING A RESERVATION



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Can we see the menu? La carte, sil vous plat?lah kart seel voo play

the wine list? La carte des vins, sil vous plat?lah kart day vahn seel voo play

Do you have Vous avezvoo zavay

a set menu? un menu ?uhn muhnew

a xed-price menu? un menu du jour?uhn muhnew dew joor

a childrens menu? un menu pour enfants?uhn muhnew poor ohnfohn

an la carte menu une carte?ewn kart

What are todays specials? Il y a des plats du jour?eeleeya day plah dew joor

What do you recommend? Quest-ce-que vous recommandez?kes kuh voo ruhkomohnday

What is this? Quest-ce que cest?kes kuh say

EATING OUT

ORDERING A MEAL

You may hear

Vous avez rserv?voo zavay rayzairvayDo you have a reservation?

quel nom?ah kel nohnIn what name?

Asseyez-vous.ahsayay vooPlease be seated.

Vous avez choisi?voo zavay shwazeeAre you ready to order?

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43ORDERING A MEAL

Reading the menu

Entres Startersohntray

Hors-duvre First coursesohr duhvr

Plats principaux Main coursesplah prahnseepoh

Lgumes Vegetableslaygewm

Fromages Cheesesfrohmaj

Desserts Dessertsdayssair

Are there any vegetarian dishes?

Vous avez des plats vgtariens?voo zavay deh plah vayjaytahryahn

I cant eat Je suis allergiquejuh swee ahlairjeek

dairy foods aux produits laitiersoh prohdwee laytyay

nuts aux noixoh nwa

wheat au bloh blay

To start, Ill have En entre, je vais prendreohn ohntray juh vay prohndr

May we have On peut avoirohn puh avwar

some water de leau?duh loh

some bread? du pain?dew pahn

the dessert menu? la carte des desserts?lah kart day dayssair



44 EATING OUT

COMPLAINING

You may hear

Nous nacceptons pas les cartes de crdit.noo nakseptohn pah lay kart duh kraydeeWe dont take credit cards.

Tapez votre code secret.tapay votruh kohd suhkrayPlease enter your PIN.

PAYING

I didnt order this Je nai pas command ajuh nay pah komohnday sa

You forgot my dessert Vous avez oubli mon dessertvoozavay oobleeyay mohn dayssair

I cant wait any longer Je ne peux plus attendrejuh nuh puh plews atohndru

That was delicious Ctait dlicieuxsaytay dayleessyuh

The check, please Laddition, sil vous platladeesyohn seel voo play


a receipt? un reu?uhn ruhssew

an itemized bill? les dtails de laddition?lay daytaeey duh ladeesyohn

Is service included? Le service est compris?luh sairvees ay kohnpree

Theres a mistake here Il y a une erreur icieeleeyah ewn airuhr eesee



45COMPLAINING / PAYING / DISHES

DISHES AND CUTLERY

la petite assiettelah puhteet assyet

side plate

le bolluh bohl

bowl

la tasse et la soucoupelah tass ay lah sookoopcup and saucer

le verreluh vairglass

la fourchettelah foorshetfork

la cuiller dessertlah kweeyair ah dayssairdessert spoon

le couteauluh kootoknife

la serviettelah sairvyetnapkin

lassiette lassyetdinner plate

la cuiller cafla kweeyair ah kafayteaspoon

le sel luh sayl

salt

le poivreluh pwahvruhpepper



46 EATING OUT

AT THE CAF OR BAR

un cappuccinouhn kapoocheeno

cappuccino

un expressouhn expresso

espresso

un caf au laituhn kafay o laycoffee with milk

un caf noiruhn kafay nwar

black coffee

You may hear

Vous dsirez?voo dayzeerayWhat would you like?

Autre chose?otruh shozAnything else?

a sera tout?sa suhra tooWill that be all?

The menu, please Le menu, sil vous platluh muhnew seel voo play

Do you have? Vous avez?voozavay

What fruit juices do you have?

Quels jus de fruits avez-vous?kel jew duh frwee avayvoo


Ill have Je vais prendrejuh vay prohndruh

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47AT THE CAF OR BAR

un th au lait/th natureuhn tay o lay/tay natewrtea with milk/black tea

un th au citronuhn tay o seetrohn

tea with lemon

un th la mentheuhn tay a lah mohnt

mint tea

un th vertuhn tay vairgreen tea

une camomilleewn kamomeeycamomile tea

un chocolat chauduhn shokolah sho

hot chocolate

A bottle of Une bouteille deewn bootayeey duh

A glass of Un verre deuhn vair duh

A cup of Une tasse deewn tass duh

With lemon/milk Avec du citron/du laitavek dew seetrohn/dew lay

Anotherplease Un/une autre, sil vous platuhn/ewn otruh seel voo play

The same again, please La mme chose, sil vous platla maym shoz seel voo play



48 EATING OUT

CAF AND BAR DRINKS

un caf frappuhn kafay frapay

iced coffee

un jus dorangeuhn jew dorohnj

orange juice

un jus de pommeuhn jew duh pom

apple juice

un jus dananasuhn jew dananapineapple juice

un jus de tomateuhn jew duh tomaht

tomato juice

un jus de raisinuhn jew duh rayzahn

grape juice

une limonadeewn leemonahd

lemonade

une orangeadeewn orohnjad

orangeade

un cocaunh kokah

cola

un gin tonicuhn djeen tonicgin and tonic



49CAF AND BAR DRINKS

une bouteille deau minraleewn bootayeey do meenairal

bottle of mineral water

une eau ptillanteewn o payteeyohnt

soda water

une bireewn byair

beer

un cidreuhn seedruh

cider

un verre de vin rougeuhn vair duh vahn rooj

glass of red wine

du vin blancdew vahn blohn

white wine

You may hear

Un demi?uhn duhmeeA half?

En bouteille?ohn bootayeeBottled?

Plate ou ptillante?plaht oo payteeyohntStill or sparkling?

Avec des glaons?avek day glassohnWith ice?



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BAR SNACKS

des cacahoutesday kakaooet

nuts

des olivesday zoleev

olives

des viennoiseriesday vyaynwazuhree

pastry

de la briocheduh lah breeosh

brioche

un sandwichuhn sohndweech

sandwich

un croque monsieuruhn krok muhsyuh

grilled cheese sandwich

des galettesday galet

savory crpes

une saladeewn salad

salad

de la vinaigretteduh lah veenaygret

dressing

une glaceewn glassice cream



51BAR SNACKS / FAST FOOD

FAST FOOD

un hamburgeruhn ohnbuhrguhr

hamburger

un hamburger au pouletuhn ohnbuhrguhr oh poolay

chicken burger

un hot doguhn ot dog

hot dog

un rouluhn roolay

wrap

des brochettes day broshet

kebab

des fritesday freet

French fries

du poulet fritdew poolay free

fried chicken

une pizzaewn pizza

pizza

May I have Je voudraisjuh voodray

to eat in/carry out sur place/ emportersewr plass/ah ohnportay

some ketchup/mustard du ketchup/de la moutardedew ketchup/duh lah mootard



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BREAKFAST

un cafuhn kafay

coffee

un thuhn tay

tea

un chocolat chauduhn shokolah sho

hot chocolate

un jus dorangeuhn jew dorohnj

orange juice

un jus de pommeuhn jew duh pom

apple juice

du paindew pahn

bread

un petit painuhn puhtee pahn

bread roll


brioche

May I have some Je peux avoirjuh puh avwar

milk/sugar du lait/du sucredew lay/dew sewkr

articial sweetener de ldulcorantduh laydewlkorohn

butter du beurredew buhr



53BREAKFAST

un croissantuhn krwassohn

croissant

un pain au chocolatuhn pahn o shokolahchocolate croissant

de la marmeladeduh lah marmuhlahd

marmalade

du mieldew myayl

honey

des ufs brouillsdayzuh brooyayscrambled eggs

un uf la coqueuhn nuhf ah lah kok

boiled egg

un uf pochuhn nuhf pohshay

poached egg

du pain perdudew pahn pairdew

French toast

des fruits fraisday frwee fray

fresh fruit

un yaourt aux fruitsuhn yaoort oh frwee

fruit yogurt



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FIRST COURSES

une soupeewn soop

soup

un consommuhn kohnsomaybroth/clear soup

une soupe de poissonewn soop duh pwassohn

sh soup

une quicheewn keeshsavory tart

un soufuhn sooay

souf

une omeletteewn omlet

omelet

une piperadeewn peepuhrad

piperade

des ufs en cocottedayzuh ohn kokot

baked eggs

du saumon fumdew sohmohn fewmay

smoked salmon

du jambon crudew johnbohn krew

cured ham



55FIRST COURSES

une assiette de charcuterieewn assyet duh sharkewtree

cold cuts

des rillettesday reeyet

rillettes

des crevettes grillesday kruhvet greeyay

grilled shrimp

des coquilles St Jacquesday kokeey sahn jak

scallops

des escargotsday zayskargo

snails

des moules au vin blancday mool oh vahn blohnmussels in white wine

des tomates farciesday tomat farseestuffed tomato

une salade au chvre chaudewn salad oh shayvr sho

goats cheese salad

une salade aux pinardsewn salad ozaypeenar

spinach salad

de laoliduh layolee

aioli



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MAIN COURSES

des fruits de merday frwee duh mair

seafood

You may see

du poissondew pwassohn

sh

I would like Je voudraisjuh voodray

the lamb lagneaulanyo

the pork le porcluh por

the beef le bufluh buhf

the steak le steakluh stayk

the ham le jambonluh johnbohn

the veal le veauluh voh

the chicken le pouletluh poolay

the pheasant le faisanluh fuhzohn

the turkey la dindelah dahnd

the duck le canardluh kanar

the lobster le homardluh ohmar

the salmon le saumonluh somohn



57MAIN COURSES

de la volailleduh lah volaeey

poultry

You may hear

Quelle cuisson, pour le steak?kel kweesohn poor luh staykHow do you like your steak?

Saignant ou ros?saynyohn oo rohzayRare or medium rare?

Bien cuit?byahn kweeWell done?

de la viandeduh lah vyohnd

meat

roasted rti/rtierohtee

baked au fouroh foor

grilled grill/grillegreeyay

fried frit/fritefree/freet

steamed la vapeurah lah vapuhr

poached poch/pochepohshay

stewed ltuveah laytewvay

stuffed farci/farciefarsee



58 EATING OUT

SALADS AND SIDE DISHES

pure de pommes de terrepewray duh pom duh tair

mashed potato

des lgumes la vapeurday laygewm ah lah vapuhr

steamed vegetables

une salade verteewn salad vairt

green salad

une salade mixteewn salad meext

mixed salad

du rizdew ree

rice

des fritesday freet

French fries

du couscousdew kooskoos

couscous

de la ratatouilleduh lah ratatoowee

ratatouille

un tian provenaluhn teeyohn prohvohnsal

Provenal vegetables

des ptesday paht

pasta



59SALADS AND SIDE DISHES / DESSERTS

DESSERTS

une mousse au chocolatewn moos oh shokolah

chocolate mousse

une crme caramelewn kraym karamayl

crme caramel

une crme brleewn kraym brewlay

crme brle

des crpesday krayp

crpes

un sorbetuhn sorbay

sorbet

une glaceewn glassice cream

un baba au rhumuhn baba oh rom

rum baba

un gteauuhn gato

cake

une tarte aux fruitsewn tart oh frwee

fruit tart

une tarte tatinewn tart tatahn

apple tart



60 PLACES TO STAY

France has a wide range of places to stay,

depending on your personal preference and budget.

These range from elegant htels and historic

chteaux to smaller, family-run establishments and

B & B-style chambres dhtes. If you want to be able

to cook yourself, you can rent a seaside villa, a gte

a house in the country, or nd a campsite to park

your camper van or put up your tent.

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to make a reservation rserverrayzairvay

a double room une chambre pour deux personnesewn shohnbr poor duh pairson

a room with two twin beds

une chambre lits jumeauxewn shohnbr ah lee jewmoh

a single room une chambre individuelleewn shohnbr ahndeeveedewel

a family room une chambre familialeewn shohnbr fameelyal

a disabled persons room une chambre adapte pour les handicapsewn shohnbr adaptay poor lay zohndeekapay

with a bathtub/shower avec baignoire/doucheavek baynwar/doosh

with a sea view avec vue sur la meravek vew sewr lah mair

for two nights pour deux nuitspoor duh nwee

for a week pour une semainepoor ewn suhmen

Is breakfast included? Le petit-djeuner est compris?luh puhtee dayjuhnay ay kohnpree

How much is it Cest combiensay kombyahn

per night? par nuit?par nwee

per week? par semaine?par suhmen

PLACES TO STAY

MAKING A RESERVATION



62 PLACES TO STAY

CHECKING IN

le mini barluh meenee bar

mini bar

un porteuruhn portuhr

a porter

les ascenseurslay zasohnsuhr

elevators

I have a reservation in the name of

Jai rserv au nom dejay rayzairvay oh nohn duh

Do you have Vous avezvoozavay


the keys for room les cls de la chambrelay klay duh la shohnbr

a wake-up call at tre rveill aytr rayvayay ah

What time is quelle heure estah kel uhr ay

breakfast? le petit djeuner?luh puhtee dayjuhnay

dinner? le dner?luh deenay

le service en chambreluh sairvees ohn shohnbr

room service



63CHECKING IN / IN YOUR ROOM

IN YOUR ROOM

You may hear

Votre chambre est le numrovotruh shohnbr ay luh newmairo Your room number is

Voici votre cl.vwasee votruh klayHere is your key.

une ampouleewn ohnpoola light bulb

un adaptateuruhn ahdahptahtuhr

an adapter

des oreillersday zohrayay

pillows

des couverturesday koovairtewr

blankets


another un/une autreuhn/ewn otruh

some more dautresdotruh

Ive lost my key Jai perdu ma cljay pairdew mah klay



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The window wont open La fentre nouvre paslah fuhnaytr noovruh pa

I cant get a line Je narrive pas tlphonerjuh nareev pah ah taylayfonay

PLACES TO STAY

IN THE HOTEL

la chambre individuellelah shohnbr ahndeeveedewel

single room

la chambre doublelah shohnbr doobluh

double room

le numro de chambreluh newmayro duh shohnbr

room number

le thermostatluh tairmostathermostat

le radiateurluh rahdeeyatuhr

radiator

la bouilloirelah booywar

kettle

The room is La chambre estlah shohnbr ay

too hot trop chaudetro shohd

too cold trop froidetro frwad

The TV doesnt work La tl ne marche paslah taylay nuh marshuh pa



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When do I have to vacate the room?

quelle heure faut-il quitter la chambre?ah kel uhr foteel keetay lah shohnbr

Is there a porter to carry my bags?

Y a-t-il un porteur pour mes sacs?eeyateel uhn portuhr poor may sak

May I have the bill, please Je peux avoir la note sil vous plat?juh puh avwar lah noht seel voo play

Can I pay Je peux payerjuh puh payay

by credit card? par carte de crdit?par kart duh kraydee

cash? en liquide?ohn leekeed

Id like a receipt Je voudrais un reujuh voodray uhn ruhsew

IN THE HOTEL

le cintreluh sahntr

coat hanger

le storeluh stohr

venetian blind

le tlviseurluh taylayveezuhr

television

la tlcommandelah taylaykomohnd

remote control

CHECKING OUT



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IN THE BATHROOM

la baignoirelah baynwar

bathtub

le bidetluh beeday

bidet

le savonluh savohn

soap

les servietteslay sairvyet

towels

le peignoirluh paynwar

bathrobe

le dentifriceluh dohnteefrees

toothpaste

le bain moussantluh bahn moosohn

bubblebath

le gel doucheluh jel dooshshower gel

le dodorantluh dayodorohn

deodorant

le lait corpsluh lay kohrbody lotion



67IN THE BATHROOM

le rasoir lectriqueluh razwar aylayktreek

electric razor

la brosse dentslah bros ah dohn

toothbrush

le bain de boucheluh bahn duh boosh

mouthwash

la mousse raserlah moos ah razay

shaving foam

le rasoirluh razwar

razor

le sche-cheveuxluh saysh shuhvuh

hairdryer

le shampooingluh shohnpooahn

shampoo

laprs-shampooinglapray shohnpooahn

conditioner

le coupe-onglesluh koopohngluh

nail clippers

les ciseaux ongleslay seezo ah ohngluh

nail scissors



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more cutlery dautres couvertsdotruh koovair

more dishes plus de vaisselleplew duh vaysel


the fusebox? la bote fusibles?lah bwat ah fewzeebl

the water valve? larrive deau?lareevay do

the supermarket? le supermarch?luh sewpairmarshay

the nearest store? le magasin le plus proche?luh magahzahn luh plew prosh

Do you do babysitting? Vous gardez les enfants?voo gahrday lay zohnfohn

How does the heating work?

Comment marche le chauffage?kohmohn marsh luh shofaj

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PLACES TO STAY

SELF-CATERING

le lit denfantluh lee dohnfohn

crib

la chaise hautelah shayz oht

high chair

May we have On peut avoirohn puh avwar

the key, please? la cl, sil vous plat?lah klay seel voo play

an extra bed? un lit supplmentaire?uhn lee sewplaymohntair

a childs bed? un lit denfant?uhn lee dohnfohn



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When does the cleaner come?

quelle heure vient la femme de mnage?ah kel uhr vyahn lah fahm duh maynaj

Where do I put the garbage?

O faut-il mettre ses dchets?oo foteel maytruh say dayshay

Do you allow pets? Vous acceptez les animaux?voo zaksayptay lay zaneemo

SELF-CATERING

le convecteurluh kohnvektuhr

space heater

le ventilateurluh vohnteelatuhr

fan

le chienluh shyahn

dog

Is there Y a-t-ileeyateel

air conditioning? la climatisation?lah klimateezasyohn

central heating? le chauffage central?luh shofaj sohntral



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IN THE VILLA OR GTE

le micro-ondesluh meekro-ohnd

microwave

le fer repasserluh fair ah ruhpassay

iron

la planche repasserlah plohnsh ah ruhpassay

ironing board

la serpillre et le seaulah sairpeeyair ay luh so

mop and bucket

la pelle et le balailah pel ay luh balaydustpan and brush

le produit de nettoyageluh prodwee duh netwayaj

detergent

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Is there an inventory? Il y a un inventaire?eeleeya uhn ahnvohntair

Where is this item? O se trouve cet objet?oo suh troov set objay

I need Il me fauteel muh fo

an adapter un adaptateuruhn ahdahptahtuhr

an extension cord une rallongeewn ralohnj

a ashlight une lampe torcheewn lohnp torsh

matches des allumettesday zalewmet



71IN THE VILLA OR GTE

PROBLEM SOLVING

le dtecteur de fumeluh daytayktuhr duh fewmay

smoke alarm

la serrure et les clslah sairewr ay lay klay

lock and key

le rfrigrateurluh rayfreejayratuhr

refrigerator

lextincteurlextahnktuhr

re extinguisher

The shower doesnt work La douche ne marche paslah doosh nuh marshuh pa

The toilet is leaking Les toilettes fuientlay twalet fwee

Can you x it today? Vous pouvez faire les rparations aujourdhui?voo poovay fair lay rayparasyohn ojoordwee

Theres no Il ny a paseel neeya pa

electricity dlectricitdaylektreeseetay

water deaudoh

la machine laverlah masheen ah lahvay

washing machine

la poubellelah poobeltrash can



72 PLACES TO STAY

KITCHEN EQUIPMENT

louvre-boteloovruh bwatcan opener

le dcapsuleurluh daykapsewluhr

bottle opener

le tire-bouchonluh teer booshohn

corkscrew

la planche dcouperlah plohnsh ah daykoopay

cutting board

le couteau de cuisineluh kooto duh kweezeen

kitchen knife

lconomiseurlaykonomeezuhr

peeler

le fouetluh fooeh

whisk

la cuiller en boislah kweeyair ohn bwa

wooden spoon

la spatulelah spatewl

spatula

la rpelah rapgrater



73KITCHEN EQUIPMENT

la passoirelah paswarcolander

la polelah pwalfrying pan

la casserolelah kasrohlsaucepan

le grilluh greelgrill pan

la marmitelah marmeetcasserole dish

le bol mlangeurluh bohl maylohnjuhr

mixing bowl

la plaque de cuissonlah plak duh kweesohn

cookie sheet

les gants de cuisineleh gohn duh kweezeen

oven mitts

le tablierluh tableeyay

apron

Le mixeurluh meexuhr

blender



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CAMPING

la tentelah tohnttent

le tendeurluh tohnduhrguy rope

Where is the nearest O se trouve le plus procheoo suh troov luh plew prosh

campsite? terrain de camping?tairahn duh kohnpeeng

camper van site? terrain pour caravanes?tairahn poor kahrahvan

Can we camp here? On peut camper ici?ohn puh kohnpay eesee

Do you have any vacancies?

Il y a de la place?eeleeya duh lah plass

What is the charge Cest combiensay kombyahn

per night? par nuit?par nwee

per week? par semaine?par suhmen

Does the price include Le prix inclutluh pree ahnklew

electricity? llectricit?laylektreeseetay

hot water? leau chaude?lo shohd

Are showers extra? Les douches sont en plus?lay doosh sohn tohn plews

We want to stay for Nous voulons resternoo voolohn restay

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You may hear

Ne faites pas de feu.nuh fet pah duh fuhDont light a re.

Ne buvez pas leau.nuh bewvay pah loDont drink the water.

Can I rent On peut louerohn puh looay

a tent? une tente?ewn tohnt

a bicycle? des vlos?day vaylo

a barbecue? un barbecue?uhn barbuhkyoo

Where are O sontoo sohn

the restrooms? les toilettes?lay twalet

the garbage cans? les poubelles?lay poobel

Are there Il y aeeleeya

showers? des douches?day doosh

laundry facilities? une laverie?ewn lahvree

Is there Il y aeeleeya

a swimming pool? une piscine?ewn peeseen

a store? un magasin?uhn magazahn



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la bouilloire de campinglah booywar duh kohnpeeng

camping kettle

le sac de couchageluh sak duh kooshaj

sleeping bag

le matelas gonableluh matla gohnabl

air mattress

le barbecueluh barbuhkyoo

barbecue

le rchaudluh raysho

camping stove

lla bouteille thermoslah bootayeey tairmos

vacuum ask

le seauluh sobucket

la glacirelah glasyair

cooler

leau en bouteilleslo ohn bootayeey

bottled water

le panier pique-niqueluh panyay ah peek neek

picnic basket

PLACES TO STAY

AT THE CAMPSITE



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la lampe torchelah lohnp torsh

ashlight

les chaussures de marchelay shosewr duh marsh

hiking boots

limpermablelahnpairmayabl

slickers

le produit contre les insectesluh prodwee kohntr layzahnsekt

insect repellent

le sac dosluh sakadobackpack

la crme solairelah kraym solair

sunscreen

le mailletluh mayay

mallet

la boussolelah boosolcompass

le pansementluh pohnsmohn

adhesive bandage

la pelote de llah puhlot duh feel

ball of string

AT THE CAMPSITE



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SHOPPING

As well as department stores, hypermarkets and

specialist shops, France has many picturesque

open-air markets in town squares and high streets

where you can buy food, clothes and even

antiques relatively cheaply. Most shops are open

between 9.00am and 6.30pm from Tuesday to

Saturday. However, many stores and food shops

are shut on Mondays, and in small towns and

villages they often close for two hours for lunch.

SHOPPING



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Im looking for Je cherchejuh shairsh

Do you have? Vous avez?voo zavay

Im just looking Je regardejuh ruhgard

Im being served On soccupe de moiohn sokewp duh mwa

Do you have any more of these?

Vous en avez dautres?voo zohn navay dohtr

How much is this? Cest combien?say kombyahn

Have you anything cheaper?

Vous avez des articles moins chers?voo zavay day zarteekl mwahn shair

Ill take this one Je prends ajuh prohn sah

Where can I pay? O sont les caisses?oo sohn lay kess

Ill pay Je payejuh payuh

in cash en liquideohn leekeed

by credit card par carte de crditpar kart duh kraydee

Can I have a receipt? Je peux avoir un reu?juh puh avwar uhn ruhsew

Id like to exchange this Je voudrais changer cet articlejuh voodray ayshohnjay set arteekl

SHOPPING

IN THE STORE



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to make a withdrawal retirer de largentruhteeray duh larjohn

to deposit some money dposer de largentdayposay duh larjohn

to change some money faire du changefair dew shohnj

into euros en eurosohn nuhro

into dollars en livres ohn leevruh

Here is my passport Voici mon passeportvwasee mohn passpor

My name is Je mappellejuh mahpel

My account number is Mon numro de compte est lemohn newmairo duh kohnt ay luh

My bank details are Voici mes coordonnes bancairesvwasee may ko-ordonay bohnkair

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SHOPPING

IN THE BANK

le chque de voyageluh shek duh vwayaj

travelers check

le taux de changeluh toh duh shohnj

exchange rate

largentlarjohnmoney

le passeportluh passpor

passport



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Do I have Il fauteel fo

to key in my PIN code? entrer son code secret?ohntray sohn kohd suhkray

to sign here? signer ici?seenyay eesee

Is there a cash machine? Il y a un distributeur?eeleeya uhn deestreebewtuhr

The cash machine has eaten my card

Le distributeur a aval ma carteluh deestreebewtuhr a ahvahlay mah kart

Can I cash a check? Je peux encaisser un chque?juh puh ohnkessay uhn shek

Has my money arrived yet?

Mon argent est arriv?mohn narjohn ayt ahreevay

When does the bank open/close?

quelle heure ouvre/ferme la banque ?ah kel uhr oovr/fairm lah bohnk

IN THE BANK

le distributeurluh deestreebewtuhr

cash machine

le banquierluh bohnkyaybank manager

la carte de crditlah kart duh kraydee

credit card

le carnet de chquesluh karnay duh shek

checkbook



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STORES

le bureau de tabacluh bewro duh taba

tobacco shop

le magasin de meublesluh magahzahn duh muhbl

furniture store

le disquaireluh deeskairrecord store

la boutiquelah booteek

boutique

la poissonnerielah pwassonree

sh seller

la boulangerielah boolohnjree

bakery

le marchand de lgumesluh marshohn duh laygewm

greengrocery

la charcuterielah sharkewtree

delicatessen



83STORES

la librairielah leebrairee

book store

la bijouterielah beejootreejewelry store

le magasin de chaussuresluh magahzahn duh shohsewr

shoe store

la quincaillerielah kahnkahyuhree

hardware store

le supermarchluh sewpairmarshay

supermarket

la boucherielah booshree

butchers

le tailleurluh tayuhr

tailors

lpicerielaypeesree

grocery



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I would like Je voudraisjuh voodray

How much is this? Cest combien?say kombyahn

Whats the price per kilo? Cest combien au kilo?say kombyahn oh keelo

Its too expensive Cest trop chersay tro shair

Thats ne, Ill take it Cest bon, je le prendssay bohn juh luh prohn

Ill take two kilos Deux kilos, sil vous platduh keelo seel voo play

A kilo of Un kilo deuhn keelo duh

Half a kilo of Une livre deewn leevr duh

A little more, please Un peu plus, sil vous platuhn puh plews seel voo play

May I taste it? Je peux goter?juh puh gootay

Thats very good. Ill take some

Cest trs bon. Jen prendssay tray bohn john prohn

That will be all, thank you Cest tout, mercisay too mairsee

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SHOPPING

AT THE MARKET

You may hear

Vous dsirez?voo dayzeerayMay I help you?

Vous en voulez combien?voo zohn voolay kombyahn How much would you like?

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Im looking for Je cherchejuh shairsh

Do you have any more? Il vous en reste?eel voo zohn rest

Is this reduced? Cest en promotion?say tohn promosyohn

Can you help me pack Vous pouvez maider mettre les articles dans les sacs?voo poovay mayday ah maytruh layzarteekl dohn lay sak

Where do I pay? Je paye o?juh pay oo

Shall I key in my PIN? Jentre mon code secret?johntruh mohn kod suhkray

May I have a bag? Je peux avoir un sac?juh puh avwar uhn sak

AT THE MARKET / IN THE SUPERMARKET

IN THE SUPERMARKET

le chariotluh shahreeyogrocery cart

le panierluh panyay

basket

Where is/are O se trouve/trouventoo suh troov/troov

the frozen foods les surgels?leh sewrjuhlay

the beverage aisle? le rayon des boissons?luh rayohn day bwasohn

the checkout? les caisses?lay kess



86 SHOPPING

FRUIT

une orangeewn orohnj

orange

un citronuhn seetrohn

lemon

un citron vertuhn seetrohn vair

lime

un pamplemousseuhn pohnpluhmooss

grapefruit

une pcheewn paysh

peach

une nectarineewn nayktareen

nectarine

un abricotuhn nabreeko

apricot

une pruneewn prewn

plum

des cerisesday suhreez

cherries

des myrtillesday meerteeyuh

blueberries



87FRUIT

une fraiseewn frayzstrawberry

une framboiseewn frohnbwaz

raspberry

un melonuhn muhlohn

melon

du raisindew rayzahn

grapes

une bananeewn banan

banana

une grenadeewn gruhnadpomegranate

une pommeewn pom

apple

une poireewn pwar

pear

un ananasuhn nananas

pineapple

une mangueewn mohng

mango



88 SHOPPING

VEGETABLES

une pomme de terreewn pom duh tair

potato

des carottesday karot

carrots

un poivronuhn pwavrohn

pepper

des pimentsday peemohn

chilis

une aubergineewn obairjeen

eggplant

une tomateewn tomat

tomato

un oignon vertuhn onyohn vair

scallion

un poireauuhn pwaro

leek

un oignonuhn onyohn

onion

de lailduh laeey

garlic



89VEGETABLES

des champignonsday shohnpeenyohn

mushrooms

une courgetteewn koorjet

zucchini

un concombreuhn kohnkohnbr

cucumber

des haricots vertsday areeko vairFrench beans

des petits poisday puhtee pwa

garden peas

du cleridew saylayree

celery

des pinardsdayzaypeenar

spinach

du brocolidew brokolee

broccoli

un chouuhn shoocabbage

une laitueewn laytew

lettuce



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MEAT AND POULTRY

du jambondew johnbohn

ham

de la viande hacheduh lah vyohnd ashay

ground beef

un steakuhn stayk

steak

un letuhn feelay

llet

une cte ewn kot

chop

un gigot dagneauuhn jeego danyo

leg of lamb

du pouletdew poolay

chicken

du canarddew kanar

duck


a slice of? une tranche de?ewn trohnsh duh

a piece of? un morceau de?uhn morso duh



91MEAT AND POULTRY / FISH AND SHELLFISH

FISH AND SHELLFISH

de la truiteduh lah trweet

trout

du saumondew somohn

salmon

du cabillauddew kabeeyo

cod

du bardew barsea bass

de la doradeduh lah dorad

sea bream

des sardinesday sardeen

sardine

du crabedew krab

crab

un homarduhn omar

lobster

des crevettesday kruhvet

shrimp

des coquilles St Jacquesday kokeey sahn jak

scallops



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BREAD AND CAKES

du pain au levaindew pahn oh luhvahn

sourdough bread

une baguetteewn baget

French bread


brioche

un croissantuhn krwassohn

croissant

un pain au chocolatuhn pahn oh shokolah

chocolate croissant

un petit painuhn puhtee pahn

roll

la tarte au citronlah tart oh seetrohn

lemon tart

un clair au chocolatuhn ayclair oh shokolah

chocolate clair

une tarte aux fruits ewn tart oh frwee

fruit tart

des madeleinesday madlaynsponge cakes



93BREAD AND CAKES / DAIRY PRODUCE

DAIRY PRODUCE

du lait entierdew lay ohntyay

whole milk

du lait demi-crmdew lay duhmee aykraymay

low-fat milk

du lait de chvredew lay duh shayvr

goats milk

de la crme liquideduh lah kraym leekeed

whipping cream

de la crme fracheduh lah kraym fraysh

sour cream

du yaourtdew yaoort

yogurt

du beurredew buhr

butter

du fromage rpdew fromaj rapay

grated cheese

du fromage de chvredew fromaj duh shayvr

goats cheese

du camembertdew kamohnbair

camembert



94 SHOPPING

NEWSPAPERS AND MAGAZINES

You may hear

Vous avez quel ge ?voo zavay kel ajHow old are you?

Vous avez une carte didentit ?voo zavay ewn kart deedohnteetayDo you have ID?

une carte postaleewn kart postal

postcard

des timbresday tahnbr

stamps

un crayonuhn krayohn

pencil

un stylouhn steelo

pen


any more postcards? dautres cartes postales?dohtr kart postal

a book of stamps? des timbres?day tahnbr

airmail stamps? des timbres par avion?day tahnbr par avyohn

a pack of envelopes? un paquet denveloppes?uhn pakay dohnvlop

some adhesive tape? du scotch?dew scotch



95NEWSPAPERS AND MAGAZINES

ES

du tabacdew tabatobacco

un briquetuhn breekay

lighter

une BDewn baydaycomic book

des crayons de couleurday krayohn duh kooluhr

coloring pencils

un magazineuhn magazeen

magazine

des bonbonsday bohnbohn

candy

des chewing-gumsday shuhweengom

chewing gum

un journaluhn joornalnewspaper


a pack of cigarettes un paquet de cigarettesuhn pakay duh seegaret

a box of matches des allumettesdeh zalewmet



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I am looking for Je cherchejuh shairsh

I am a size Je suis taillejuh swee taeey

Do you have this Vous avez celui-lvoo zavay suhlwee lah

in my size? ma taille?ma taeey

in small le mme en S?luh mem ohn es

in medium? le mme en M?luh mem ohn em

in large? le mme en L?luh mem ohn el

in other colors? dautres couleurs?dohtr kooluhr

May I try this on? Je peux essayer?juh puh aysayay

Where are the changing rooms?

O sont les cabines dessayage?oo sohn lay kabeen daysayaj

Its Cestsay

too big trop grandtroh grohn

too small trop petittroh puhtee

I need Il me fauteel muh fo

a larger size la taille au-dessuslah taeey oh duhsew

a smaller size la taille en dessouslah taeey ohn duhsoo

Ill take this one Je prends celui-ljuh prohn suhlwee lah

SHOPPING

BUYING CLOTHES



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I take shoe size Je suis pointurejuh swee pwahntewr

May I try Je peux essayerjuh puh aysayay

this pair? cette paire?set pair

those in the window? celles de la vitrine?sel duh lah veetreen

These are Elles sontel sohn

too tight trop serrestroh sairay

too big trop grandestroh grohnd

too small trop petitestroh puhteet

uncomfortable inconfortablesahnkohnfortabl

Is there a bigger size? Vous avez la pointure au-dessus?voo zavay lah pwahntewr o duhsew

a smaller size? la pointure en dessous?lah pwahntewr ohn duhsoo

BUYING CLOTHES / BUYING SHOES

BUYING SHOES

Clothes and shoe sizes guide

Womens clothes sizesUK 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20Europe 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48US 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18

Mens clothes sizesUK 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 50Europe 46 48 50 52 54 56 58 60US 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 50

Womens shoesUK 3 4 5 6 7 8 9Europe 36 37 38 39 40 42 43US 5 6 7 8 9 10 11



98 SHOPPING

CLOTHES AND SHOES

une robeewn rob

dress

une robe de soireewn rob duh swaray

evening dress

un jeanuhn djeen

jeans

une ceintureewn sahntewr

belt

une vesteewn vest

jacket

un sac mainuhn sak a mahn

handbag

une jupeewn jewp

skirt

un pulluhn pewlsweater

des chaussures de sportday shosewr duh spor

sneakers

des bottesday botboots



99CLOTHES AND SHOES

le costumeluh kostewm

suit

un t-shirtuhn teeshuhrt

T-shirt

le manteauluh mohnto

coat

un shortuhn short

shorts

des chaussettesday shoset

socks

des chaussures de villeday shosewr duh veel

tie shoes

des chaussures talonday shosewr ah talohn

high-heeled shoes

des sandalesday sohndal

sandals

des tongsday tohngip-ops

une chemiseewn shuhmeez

shirt



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Id like to buy a gift for Je cherche un cadeau pourjuh shairsh uhn kado poor

my mother/father ma mre/mon prema mair/mohn pair

my daughter/son ma lle/mon lsma feeyuh/mohn fees

a child un enfantuhn nohnfohn

a friend un ami/une amie uhn namee/ewn amee

Can you recommend something?

Vous pouvez me conseiller quelque chose?voo poovay muh kohnsayay kelkuh shoz

Do you have a box for it? Vous avez une bote?voo zavay ewn bwat

Can you gift wrap it? Vous pouvez me faire un paquet-cadeau?voo poovay muh fair uhn pakay kado

SHOPPING

AT THE GIFT SHOP

un collieruhn kolyaynecklace

un braceletuhn brasslay

bracelet

une montreewn mohntr

watch

des boutons de manchetteday bootohn duh mohnshet

cufinks



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I want a souvenir of Je cherche un souvenir dejuh shairsh uhn soovuhneer duh

Is there a guarantee? Il y a une garantie?eeleeya ewn garohntee

Can I exchange this? Cest changeable en cas de problme?set ayshohnjabl ohn ka duh problaym

AT THE GIF

french visual phrase book

Documents

singular form

singular masculine form

plural form

singular feminine form

french word

singular orplural word

gender of singular nouns

french sounds