It’s always good to have some basic useful French phrases when in Paris. Parisiens are generally quite helpful, particularly if you initiate the conversation in French. A high percentage of Parisiens speak English, so help is never far away.

Here are some basic useful French phrases

English French Pronunciation
Yes Oui Wee
No Non Nawng
Please S’il vous plait Seel voo pleh
Thank You Merci Mehrsee
Hello Bonjour Bawng-zhoor
Goodbye Au revoir Aw revwahr
Excuse Me Excusez-moi Ekskewseh mwah
Sorry Désolé(e) Dehzoleh
That’s O.K. Ça va Sahr Vahr
To À Ah
From De Der
I don’t speak French Je ne parle pas Français Jeh ner parl par frahngsay
Do You speak English? Parlez-Vous Anglais? Parlay voo Onglay
Good Morning Bonjour Bawng-zhoor
Good Afternoon Bonjour Bawng-zhoor
Good Evening Bonsoir Bawng-swah
Goodnight Bonne Nuit Bon nwee
My Name is… Je m’appelle Zher mah pel

Where is…? Ou est….? Ooo Eh

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