Bonjour !
bon-ZHOOR
the word that opens every door in France
L’addition, s’il vous plaît
the check, please
Parlez-vous anglais ?
do you speak English?
Free French phrasebook
Parlez-vous français ? You will, just enough.
The 100 phrases tourists actually use: greetings, restaurants, directions, numbers, and emergencies, with plain-English pronunciation. Free, emailed to you.
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100 real phrases across 7 situations · Phonetic pronunciation for every phrase · Print-friendly layout to keep in your bag or on your phone
What's inside
Six short sections, one printable sheet each. Every section links to a full free guide on this site if you want to go deeper.
Greetings & politeness
Bonjour, merci, excusez-moi — the small words that decide how every interaction in France goes.
Full guidePronunciation cheat sheet
Plain-English phonetics for the sounds that trip travelers up, so you can actually say what you read.
Full guideRestaurants & cafés
Getting a table, ordering, dietary needs, and asking for the check without waving your arms.
Full guideAsking for directions
Where is…, which platform, does this train go to — and understanding the answer you get back.
Full guideNumbers, money & shopping
Prices, quantities, and the famously weird French numbers, from quatre-vingts on up.
Full guideEmergencies
The phrases you hope to never use — pharmacy, doctor, police — plus the numbers to call.
Full guideKeep learning: French for travelers
The phrasebook is the pocket version. These free guides cover the same ground properly — and what the French actually expect from visitors.
Asking for Directions in French
The exact French phrases for asking where something is and understanding left/right/straight-ahead answers without panicking.
Best Apps to Learn French Before a Trip: 2026 Guide
An honest comparison of Duolingo, Babbel, Pimsleur, Drops, and phrasebook apps for travelers with just 15 minutes a day and 3 weeks to prep, not years.
Do the French Really Expect You to Speak French?
The 'rude French waiter' myth, explained: only 39% of French speak English, yet one polite word earns you better service than fluency ever will in France.
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