So you are planning a French vacation. Prior to jumping on a plane, you would want to prepare some key phrases in the French language. Whether you are planning a getaway in Paris, Nice, Montreal, or the Ivory Coast,  you will want to review these French phrases to make sure of an authentic experience. Leading app for learning the French language Hell Hello On Go! shares French lessons, so you may wish to download the app before you depart.

How to meet new people

It is always good to make new friends, particularly if they are international ones! For your journey to a French-speaking country, you would want to learn how to introduce yourself and ask your new friends about themselves. Here are a few phrases.

Bonjour. Je m’appelle ______ — Hello. My name is (I call myself) _______.

Enchanté. — Nice to meet you.

While ordering food and drinks

One of the finest parts of traveling to another country is getting to taste the local cuisine. Speaking the language will give you access to much more authentic eating and drinking experiences compared to you stick to English. When you enter that French café, walk in with confidence and with these phrases in mind:

Qu’est-ce que vous me recommandez? — What do you recommend?

Je prends un café et une petite bouteille d’eau. — I will have (lit. I take) a coffee and a small bottle of water.

For asking directions

Getting hopelessly lost in a foreign location is not a good idea of a good time. Some of the most important phrases you can learn in the language of a country you traveling to are those associated with where things are and how to get there. Begin with these while in France:

Pardon, j’ai une question. — Excuse me, I have a question.

Est-ce qu’il y a une pharmacie? — Is there a pharmacy?

aller à gauche — to go left

tourner à droite — to turn right

While scheduling activities

When you are visiting a new city, you will perhaps want to go sightseeing, visit museums and probably even go on a guided tour (if that is your style). In an effort to better plan your trip, it is good to know phrases regarding opening times of attractions and other scheduling points, like these:

À quelle heure ouvre/ferme le musée? — What time does the museum open or close?

Est-ce qu’il y a des visites guidées en anglais? — Are there guided tours in English?

While falling in love

This part might seem like a bit of a long shot, but if you set your mind to it, finding love in a foreign locale is a definite possibility. Particularly, if you are visiting Paris, the “City of Love” itself! Just in case you meet an attractive and friendly stranger, come ready by learning these flirty phrases:

Tu crois au coup de foudre? — Do you believe in love at first sight?

Tu peux me prendre dans tes bras? — Can you take me in your arms?

These are just some of the phrases if you want to learn more download Hello Hello On Go! French language learning app and start to hone your French language skills today.

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