The sentences presented in this section will help you with the most basic expressions in French. It will certainly not be enough in order to start a conversation in French, however being able to say a few words in the country's native language will evoke sympathy and understanding. Not everyone speaks very good English in France. Therefore it is certainly recommended that you buy a professional language guide or language course before you travel.

English	French
Your passport, please.	Votre passeport, s'il-vous-plaît.
Do you have something to declare?	Avez-vous quelque chose à déclarer?
Yes, I have something to declare.	Oui, J'ai quelque chose à déclarer.
I have nothing to declare.	Non, Je n'ai rien à déclarer.
Could you help me with my luggage, please?	Pourriez vous m'aider avec mon bagage, s'il-vous-plaît?
Exit.	Sortie.
"Where do the … leave? - trains. - busses. - taxis."	"Où partes les ...? - trains. - autobus. - taxis."
How do I get to …?	Comment est-ce que je peux aller à…?
Where can I buy a ticket?	Où peux-je acheter un billet?
How much does a ticket to … cost?	Combien coût un billet à…?
Take me to this address, please.	Portez-moi à cette adresse, s'il-vous-plaît.
I am in a hurry.	Je suis pressé.
Where is the train station?	Où est le gare?
I'd like a ticket to …	Je voudrais un billet à…
First or second class?	Première ou deuxième classe?
Where is the Central Station?	Où est la station centrale?
What time does the train arrive in …?	Quand le train arrive-t-il dans…?
Where is the nearest bus stop?	Où est l'arrêt d'autobus la plus proche?
Can you let me get off at …?	Pouvez-vous me laisser sortir au …?

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