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Hello.
Bonjour.
bohn-zhoor
Cultural note
Always start any interaction with this — it's non-negotiable politeness.
🇫🇷 French
💬 Small Talk
French phrases for small talk in Paris.
9 phrases · tap audio to play
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Good evening.
Bonsoir.
bohn-swahr
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Thank you.
Merci.
mehr-see
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You're welcome.
De rien.
duh ryehn
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Excuse me.
Excusez-moi.
eks-koo-zay mwah
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I'm sorry.
Je suis désolé(e).
zhuh swee day-zoh-lay
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Do you speak English?
Parlez-vous anglais ?
par-lay voo ahn-gleh
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I don't understand.
Je ne comprends pas.
zhuh nuh kohn-prahn pah
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Goodbye.
Au revoir.
oh ruh-vwahr