35 Common French phrases to know for a tourist in France

You should know these phrases if you are having a trip to France in case you come across some people with no knowledge of English or would rather not speak English as French people don’t much like speaking other languages in their home country

How can I go to the city center?
Comment puis-je aller au centre-ville?

Is the train station near here?
La gare est-elle près d’ici?

Where can I eat delicious local food?
Où puis-je manger de délicieux plats locaux?

How much is a bus ticket?
Combien coûte un ticket de bus?

I want to visit the tourist attractions and historical sites.
Je veux visiter les attractions touristiques et les sites historiques.

Where is the currency exchange office?
Où est le bureau de change?

Ten common French phrases to know for a tourist in France

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Do you know a safe and cheap hostel?
Connaissez-vous une auberge sûre et bon marché?

I want to buy some souvenirs.
Je veux acheter des souvenirs.

I do not speak French.
Je ne parle pas français.

Thank you very much.
Merci beaucoup.

Zéro, un, deux, trois, quatre, cinq, six, sept, huit, neuf, dix

0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

Pouvez-vous prendre notre/ma photo, s’il vous plaît?

Can you take our/my photo, pleas

Avez-vous le WiFi? Quel est le mot de passe?

Do you have WiFi? What is the password?

Parlez-vous anglais? = Do you speak English?

Combien ça coûte? = How much is it?

S’il vous plaît / s’il te plaît – “Please”

 Je voudrais parler français – “I would like to speak French”

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Author: Meltem Şanlı