50 French Phrases to Know
- Bonjour! ( Good morning, hello)
- Bienvenue. (Welcome.)
- Madame/Monsieur/Mademoiselle (Mrs. / Mr. /
- Pardon, excusez-moi. (Pardon, excuse me.)
- Parlez-vous anglais? (Do you speak English?)
- Je ne parle pas français. (I do not speak French.)
- À tout à l’heure! (See you later!)
- Merci/Merci beaucoup.
What are some French transition words?
Tying It All Together: 23 Transition Words for Seamless French
- D’abord. Translation: First of all.
- Ensuite. Translation: Next.
- Puis. Translation: Then.
- Enfin. Translation: Finally.
- Ainsi que. Translation: As well as.
- Après que. Translation: After/when.
- Avant que. Translation: Before.
- Bien que. Translation: Although/even though.
How do you argue in French?
Argument Phrases for Formal Discussions
- Je suis du même avis (I am of the same opinion)
- Nous sommes convenu que (We have established that)
- Oui, je dois bien le reconnaître (Yes, I must agree)
- Être [fermement] opposé à (to be [firmly] opposed to)
How do you ace a French essay?
How to Write The Perfect French Essay For Your Exam
- Identify the situation: preparation work. Read the topic carefully, slowly and at least twice to absorb every information/detail.
- Draft the outline of your essay.
- Write your essay.
- Proofread, proofread, proofread!
What are some French words?
Learn Some Common French Words
- Bonjour = Hello, Good morning.
- Au revoir = Goodbye.
- Oui = Yes.
- Non = No.
- Merci = Thank you.
- Merci beaucoup = Thank you very much.
- Fille = Girl.
- Garçon = Boy.
How do you end a French essay?
Concluding phrases, which help you to introduce your conclusion.
- enfin – finally.
- finalement – finally.
- pour conclure – to conclude.
- en conclusion – in conclusion.
Is lorsque a transition word?
Lorsque. Lorsque is a more formal version of one of the most common French transition words: quand. Generally, it has the same meaning.
How do you end a French speech?
France is not an exception. Let the audience know at the start how your presentation will be structured….Ending Phrases.
| Pour conclure/pour finir | to conclude |
|---|---|
| grâce à | thanks to |
| avant de conclure | before concluding |
| à la fin | in the end |