One of the most important things to do when you start learning French is to understand basic vocabulary, phrases, and numbers. Beginners usually start practicing words that will help them when meeting French people, ask basic questions, and introduce themselves. Using flashcards will also help you to remember French phrases that you’ve previously learned.
Don’t know where to start? Take a look at these useful phrases for greeting people in French.
Greetings and useful phrases:
Bonjour ! (bohn-jhoor) — Hello!
Bonsoir ! (bohN-swahr!) — Good evening!
Au revoir ! (ohr-vwahr!) — Goodbye!
S’il vous plaît.(seel vooh pleh.) — Please.
Je vous en prie. (zhuh vooh-zahN pree.) — You’re welcome!
Merci. (mehr-see) — Thank you.
Pardon/Excusez-moi. (pahr-dohN/eks-kew-zey-mwah.) — Excuse me.
Useful questions to learn basic French:
Est-ce que vous parlez anglais ? (ehs-kuh vooh pahr-ley ahN-gleh?) — Do you speak English?
Comment allez-vous ? (koh-mahN-tah-ley-vooh?) — How are you?
Comment vous appelez-vous ? (koh-mahN vooh-zah-pley-vooh?) — What’s your name?
Quelle heure est-il ? (kehl uhr eh-teel?) — What time is it?
Où est-ce que je peux trouver… ? (ooh ehs-kuh zhuh puh trooh-vey….?) — Where can I find . . .?
Learning a language by yourself is challenging, but following the steps we set out will give you a great start. We recommend finding a professional tutor as soon as possible because they will help you study more effectively and, crucially, speak French regularly.
Speak French whenever you can and practice reading, listening, and writing too. We also suggest doing weekly recaps of what you’ve learned so it sticks in your mind and you stay motivated by seeing your progress.
With Preply, you can browse a database of qualified French tutors and choose one that suits you the most. So, what are you waiting for? Find the best French tutor for you on Preply and start your journey to French fluency today. Voilà!
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