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Usefull phrases for french classe

Useful phrases for French class

Here is a list of useful phrases for French class. Listen and repeat the phrases several times. Then, use them during your French class.

  1. Je ne sais pas. I don’t know.
  2. Je ne comprends pas. I don’t understand.
  3. J’ai compris. I understood.
  4. Je ne comprends pas cette phrase. I don’t understand this sentence.
  5. Je ne comprends pas cet exercice. I don’t understand this exercise.
  6. Je ne comprends pas ce que je dois faire. I don’t understand what I’m supposed to do.
  7. Je ne sais pas. I don’t know.
  8. Ça se dit comment en anglais ? How do you say it in English?
  9. Ça se prononce comment ? How do you pronounce it?
  10. Ça s’écrit comment ? How do you spell it?
  11. Vous pouvez épeler ? Can you spell it?
  12. Vous pouvez répéter ? Can you repeat?
  13. Vous pouvez expliquer encore une fois, s’il vous plaît. Can you explain it again, please?
  14. C’est correct ? Is it correct?
  15. Comme ça ? Like this?
  16. C’est quoi la différence ? What’s the difference?
  17. Il y a des devoirs ? Is there any homework?
  18. J’ai oublié. I forgot.
  19. J’ai oublié mon devoir chez moi. I forgot my homework at home.
  20. Qu’est-ce que c’est ? What is it?
  21. Vous pouvez m’aider ? Can you help me?
  22. J’ai une question. I have a question.
  23. Je ne comprends pas la question 3. I don’t understand question 3.
  24. J’ai fini. I’m finished.
  25. Je n’ai pas fini. I haven’t finished.

 

Basic Greetings and Self-Introduction

Lesson 1

Lesson 1: Basic Introductions and Greetings

Lesson Objective

  • Learn basic greetings in French.
  • Be able to introduce yourself.
  • Learn common expressions to start a simple conversation.

1. Basic Greetings

French English Translation Approximate Pronunciation
Bonjour Hello / Good morning bohn-zhoor
Bonsoir Good evening bohn-swar
Salut Hi / Hello sah-loo
Au revoir Goodbye oh ruh-vwar
Bonne nuit Good night bun nwee
  • Note: In French, Bonjour is used until about 6 PM. Bonsoir is used in the evening, and Salut is more informal.

Practice Exercise

  1. Repeat each greeting several times, listening to an audio track if possible.
  2. Imagine different scenarios where you might use each greeting (e.g., meeting someone in the morning, saying goodbye at the end of the day).

2. Introducing Yourself

French English Translation Approximate Pronunciation
Je m’appelle [Name] My name is [Name] zhuh mah-pel [Name]
Et vous ? And you? (formal) eh voo
Et toi ? And you? (informal) eh twah
Enchanté(e) Nice to meet you ahn-shahn-tay
  • Cultural Note: In French, vous is used for formal conversations or with strangers, and tu is used in familiar settings (friends, family, children).

Practice Exercise

  • Complete the sentence “Je m’appelle…” with your own name.
  • Practice asking someone their name: “Et vous?” or “Et toi?”

3. Useful Phrases

French English Translation Approximate Pronunciation
Oui Yes wee
Non No noh
S’il vous plaît Please (formal) seel voo pleh
Merci Thank you mehr-see
Excusez-moi Excuse me / Sorry (formal) eks-kew-zay mwah
Je ne comprends pas I don’t understand zhuh nuh kom-prah pah

Practice Exercise

  • Try combining these phrases with gestures to help you remember (e.g., nodding while saying “Merci”).

4. Listening and Repetition

  • For each word or phrase, listen to a native speaker’s pronunciation (if available through an app or video).
  • Repeat several times to get used to the new sounds.

5. Mini-Dialogue

Here’s a short dialogue to help you practice what you’ve learned.

Dialogue:

  • Person A: Bonjour!
  • Person B: Bonjour!
  • Person A: Je m’appelle Alex. Et vous?
  • Person B: Je m’appelle Sophie. Enchantée!
  • Person A: Enchanté! Au revoir!
  • Person B: Au revoir!

Exercise: Practice playing both roles to improve fluency.


6. Review and Memorization

  • Review the words and phrases from this lesson by writing them down multiple times.
  • Use flashcards to test your memory of the key words and expressions.

End of Lesson

Congratulations on completing your first lesson!