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French vocabulary: 15 essential words to communicate
Learn essential French vocabulary with 15 words and phrases organized by theme. Perfect for beginners and travellers who want to communicate confidently.
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Greetings & politeness
| Français | English | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Bonjour | Hello / Good morning | |
| Bonsoir | Good evening | |
| Au revoir | Goodbye | |
| Merci | Thank you | |
| S'il vous plaît | Please | |
| De rien | You're welcome | |
| Excusez-moi / Pardon | Excuse me / Sorry | |
| Oui / Non | Yes / No |
Essential expressions
| Français | English | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Je ne comprends pas | I don't understand | |
| Parlez-vous anglais ? | Do you speak English? | |
| C'est combien ? | How much is it? | |
| Où est... ? | Where is...? | |
| De l'eau, s'il vous plaît | Water, please | |
| Au secours ! | Help! | |
| Je m'appelle... | My name is... |
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