10 sentences to survive during your next trip in French. Anyway to learn French near me?
- carolinefournier16
- May 5
- 1 min read
Updated: Aug 30

Visiting a French-speaking country is like stepping into a baguette-scented dream—until you realize no one speaks English! Fear not, brave traveler. These survival French phrases will keep you fed, found, and far from embarrassing mime attempts. Learn them, use them, and conquer your trip like a true globetrotting hero!
1 - Bonjour, merci, au revoir et s'il vous plaît. Hello, thank you, goodbye and please.
Can go a long way!
2 - Excusez-moi, pouvez-vous m'aider ? Excuse me, can you help me ?
Better be safe than sorry
3 - Je ne parle pas français. Parlez-vous anglais ? I dont speak French. Do you speak English ?
That's definitely your joker sentence!
4 - Où se trouve les toilettes ? Where is the washroom ?
It always comes handy!
5 - Combien ça coûte ? How much does it cost ?
Get your bargain.
6 - Je voudrais commander... I would like to order...
A polite way to order your food or drinks.
7 - Quelle est la spécialité de la région ? What's the speciality of the region ?
Show interest and you'll make friends.
8 - Où est la station de métro la plus proche ? Where is the closest metro station ?
Get around the local way.
9 - Pouvez-vous répéter lentement s'il vous plaît ? Can you repeat slowly please ?
Take your time to understand.
10 - Je suis allergique à... I am allergic to...
Don't risk your life at the restaurant!
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