Everyday French words – simple and quick to learn.
Even being able to say “please” and “thank you” will make a difference both to your day and the French speakers you communicate with.
Of course if all else fails you can fake it!
Useful everyday vocabulary
English | French |
Yes | Oui |
No | Non |
Please | S’il vous plaît |
Thank you | Merci |
My name is | Je m’apelle |
Good bye | Au Revoir |
Good evening | Bon Soir |
Good night | Bon Nuit |
Have a good night | Bon Soirée |
Have a good day | Bon Journée |
Afternoon | Apres Midi |
I don’t understand | Je ne comprend pas |
Me | Moi |
You | Vous, Tu |
We | Nous |
Him/her | Lui |
Good | Bonne |
Very | Tres |
Small | Petit |
Large | Grand |
More | Plus |
Nothing | Rien |