Trip - pronunciation: audio and phonetic transcription
American english:, [ˈtɹɪp] ipa, /trip/ phonetic spelling.
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Definition of trip noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary
- Did you have a good trip?
- We went on a trip to the mountains.
- a boat/coach/bus trip
- a business/school/shopping trip
- a fishing/camping trip
- They took a trip down the river.
- We had to make several trips to bring all the equipment over.
- Jack made a return trip (= another visit to the same place) later that year.
- The return trip (= back to the place where you started) on the bike was much easier and quicker than the outbound trip.
- He went with her on her overseas trips.
- She's away on a short trip.
- He is planning a trip to Vienna.
- They organize short bike trips.
- He has just returned from a three-day trip to Australia.
- a business trip
- a five-minute trip by taxi
- a long and difficult journey across the mountains
- a tour of Bavaria
- the first expedition to the South Pole
- We went on an all-day excursion to the island.
- The children were on a day’s outing from school.
- We had a day out at the beach.
- a(n) foreign/overseas trip/journey/tour/expedition
- a bus/coach/train/rail trip/journey/tour
- to go on a(n) trip/journey/tour/expedition/excursion/outing/day out
- to set out/off on a(n) trip/journey/tour/expedition/excursion
- to make a(n) trip/journey/tour/expedition/excursion
- have/take (British English) a holiday/ (North American English) a vacation/a break/a day off/ (British English) a gap year
- go on/be on holiday/vacation/leave/honeymoon/safari/a trip/a tour/a cruise/a pilgrimage
- go backpacking/camping/hitchhiking/sightseeing
- plan a trip/a holiday/a vacation/your itinerary
- book accommodation/a hotel room/a flight/tickets
- have/make/cancel a reservation/ (especially British English) booking
- rent a villa/ (both British English) a holiday home/a holiday cottage
- (especially British English) hire/ (especially North American English) rent a car/bicycle/moped
- stay in a hotel/a bed and breakfast/a youth hostel/a villa/ (both British English) a holiday home/a caravan
- cost/charge $100 a/per night for a single/double/twin/standard/ (British English) en suite room
- check into/out of a hotel/a motel/your room
- pack/unpack your suitcase/bags
- call/order room service
- cancel/cut short a trip/holiday/vacation
- apply for/get/renew a/your passport
- take out/buy/get travel insurance
- catch/miss your plane/train/ferry/connecting flight
- fly (in)/travel in business/economy class
- make/have a brief/two-day/twelve-hour stopover/ (North American English also) layover in Hong Kong
- experience/cause/lead to delays
- check (in)/collect/get/lose (your) (especially British English) luggage/ (especially North American English) baggage
- be charged for/pay excess baggage
- board/get on/leave/get off the aircraft/plane/ship/ferry
- taxi down/leave/approach/hit/overshoot the runway
- experience/hit/encounter severe turbulence
- suffer from/recover from/get over your jet lag/travel sickness
- attract/draw/bring tourists/visitors
- encourage/promote/hurt tourism
- promote/develop ecotourism
- build/develop/visit a tourist/holiday/ (especially British English) seaside/beach/ski resort
- work for/be operated by a major hotel chain
- be served by/compete with low-cost/ (especially North American English) low-fare/budget airlines
- book something through/make a booking through/use a travel agent
- contact/check with your travel agent/tour operator
- book/be on/go on a package deal/holiday/tour
- buy/bring back (tacky/overpriced) souvenirs
- Enjoy your trip!
- He makes frequent trips to Poland.
- He's just back from a trip to Alaska.
- I had to cut short my trip when my wallet was stolen.
- My last trip abroad was two years ago.
- Don't make a special trip just to get my newspaper.
- In their last two away trips, Everton were defeated by Spurs.
- The first prize is a free trip to New York.
- The food alone made the trip worthwhile.
- The rest of our trip was uneventful.
- The trip home took us five hours!
- They are hoping to complete the trip in four days.
- They saved for years for their trip of a lifetime to Hawaii.
- Well, have a safe trip back!
- her dream trip to New Zealand
- Because of bad weather conditions, the trip was cancelled.
- Tomorrow there will be a boat trip to the island.
- We used to go on school trips to France when we were kids.
- be (away) on
- a trip abroad
- the trip home
- the trip of a lifetime
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- an acid (= LSD) trip
- an act of falling or nearly falling down, because you hit your foot against something
- Don't lay a guilt trip on your child about schoolwork.
- She was trying to lay a guilt trip on me.
- Visiting my old school was a real trip down memory lane.
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- round-trip ticket
- trip somebody up
- trip up | trip somebody up
- a guilt trip
- a trip/walk down memory lane
- roll/slip/trip off the tongue
- slip/roll/trip off the tongue
- a walk/trip down memory lane
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Thesaurus Definition of trip
(Entry 1 of 2)
Synonyms & Similar Words
- peregrination
- commutation
- misunderstanding
- miscalculation
- misinterpretation
- misjudgment
- misconception
- misstatement
- misconstruction
- miscomprehension
- misdescription
- misapprehension
- misimpression
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- correctness
- infallibility
- preciseness
Thesaurus Definition of trip (Entry 2 of 2)
- step (along)
- hotfoot (it)
- slump (over)
- precipitate
- nose - dive
- free - fall
- road - trip
- peregrinate
- knock (about)
- perambulate
- drop the ball
- misunderstand
- miscalculate
- misconceive
- misconstrue
- misinterpret
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- trip the light fantastic
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“Trip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus , Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trip. Accessed 11 Sep. 2024.
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60+ French Phrases for Travel You Need to Know 📚FREE Printable Cheat-Sheet
Order your petit-déjeuner (breakfast) or buy your billets (tickets) to the Louvre all in French! Here are the most useful French phrases for travel you need to know.
Learning some French will offer you further insight into the French culture, mentality, and way of life. The ability to speak even un peu français (a little bit of French) and avoid making these French faux pas will enhance your travel experience and open the doors to unique connections with the locals.
France is the world’s top tourist destination, attracting more than 79,5 million visitors a year! That’s why French is the next language in my travel phrase guide series. Not only that, but speaking French also comes in handy when travelling to Africa, Switzerland, Canada , Monaco, French Polynesia, the Seychelles amongst other places.
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French is the third most spoken language in Europe, after German and English and has official-language status in 29 countries, including: Belgium , Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Canada , Chad, the Ivory Coast, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, France , Haiti, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Mali, Monaco, Niger, Rwanda, Senegal, Seychelles, Switzerland , Togo and Vanuatu. French is even one of six official languages of the United Nations.
It seems like nearly everyone wants to learn French, it’s the only language, alongside English, that is taught in every country in the world!
And the best way to learn it? Well, France operates the biggest international network of cultural institutes, which run French-language courses close to a million learners. My two favourite ways to learn French is by attending language classes – so I’m not only held accountable but also for the social aspect – and going on language holiday too!
A Brief History of the French Language
The French and English languages have a pretty mixed-up history. Following the Norman Conquest of 1066, Norman French was adopted as the language of power on the British Isles.
For the next 400 years, French was the language of the nobility and of most official documents. King Henry V put a stop to that when he went to war with France, but because the two languages existed in parallel for so long, the English language is peppered with words of French origin, many of which can be traced back to French roots. This means that you actually already know a lot of French, even if you don’t think you do.
Now for the tricky stuff!
French Pronunciation Tips
There is a total of 26 letters in the French alphabet. Standard French contains 13 oral vowels and up to 4 nasal vowels, but there are 5 additional accented letters that can be applied to change the sound of a letter.
Here are some helpful pronunciation tips:
Using Liaisons
One of the fundamental rules of pronouncing French (and many other Latin-based languages) is that everything has to flow. That’s one of the reasons why French sounds so beautiful.
If you’re speaking French correctly, everything should sound like a continuous melody.
That’s where liaisons come in.
Liaisons are a phonetic link between two words that may sound awkward if left unconnected.
Let’s take a look at some examples where they are used when speaking:
- After pronouns e.g. vous avez sounds like vooz-ah-vey not voo ah-vey
- Numbers and nouns e.g. deux amis sounds like derz-ah-mee not der ah-me
- One syllable prepositions e.g chez eux sounds like shez-uur not sheh uur
And liaisons that are forbidden when speaking:
- When using full names e.g.
- After et (and)
Liaisons may seem complicated at first, but they will become easier the more you listen to spoken French. After a while, you’ll automatically be able to notice where a liaison is needed (and where it isn’t) and how to make it sound natural when speaking.
What Not to Pronounce in French
Much like English, the French language isn’t written phonetically. The same sound can be represented by several different combinations of letters, and there are many cases of silent French letters. Two of the most well known are the silent “e” and the silent “h.”
The Silent “e”
The letter “e” is often silent in French, especially at the end of a word. Here are some examples:
Rue (road/street) is pronounced roo not roo-ee and inacceptable (unacceptable) is pronounced an-ah-sep-tah-bil not an-ah-sep-tah-ble
Of course, there are exceptions when it comes to masculine and feminine adjectives and nouns.
In the case of feminine adjectives and nouns, this typically means that the final consonant of the masculine form will now be pronounced. So, the masculine ouvert , meaning open in the masculine form and pronounced oo-ver , will become ouverte in the feminine form and pronounced oo-vert . The ‘ e ’ makes the final letter sounded.
The Final Consonant
As you’ve probably already noticed, there are a tonne of French letters that simply aren’t pronounced at the end of words. Don’t worry, you’ll get used to it!
In French, silent letters, or lettres muettes , have rules and exceptions just like many other linguistic concepts.
In general, the final consonants of a word are usually silent in French except in some cases of the letters c, f, l or r .
Just remember this simple rule, the consonants in the word ‘ careful ’ are always pronounced.
For example,
Avec (with) is pronounced ah-ve k
Cinq (five) is pronounced saan k
Hiver (winter) is pronounced ee-ve r
The general rule regarding French word endings is that when in doubt, you probably don’t pronounce it. But, French is full of exceptions!
The Infamous “r”
For many English speakers, the French “r” can be a source of frustration. To pronounce it, you’ll need to use your throat and imagine you’re trying to gargle. The French “r” is pronounced in the same place as the English “k”, but with your throat closed.
The Silent “h”
As you’ve probably noticed from every French speaker’s failed attempt to say the word “hamburger” in English, the “h” in French is a silent letter no matter where it’s located in a word.
The only exception to this is when the preceding letter is “c,” in which case the “ch” combination makes a “sh” sound or “k” sound.
Here are a few examples of the silent “h”:
Le haricot vert (French bean) is pronounced leh ah-ree-coh ver
Huit (eight) is pronounced weet
Hiver (winter) is pronounced ee-ver
Admittedly there are a few finicky grammar rules to learn, but generally speaking, English grammar corresponds relatively closely to French grammar.
Consider words in English that end with – ible and -able , these are the same in French, only the pronunciation changes. So, the French word ‘possible’ sounds like poss-ee-bleh and ‘comfortable’ becomes kom-for-tah-bleh .
Then we have English words ending in -ent and -ant which also come from French and have the same spelling and the same meaning. So, the word, différent sounds like diff-er-ohnt and important sounds like ahm-poor-tahnt . The ‘t’ at the end is just slightly sounded.
Had enough? Ok, one more! Words in English ending in -ary l ike contrary become -aire in French. So, ‘contrary’ becomes contraire and sounds like kon-trair . There are so many rules like this, so you can see just how easy learning French can be.
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This is great. I took years of French when in school, 40-years ago and now want to re-learn and be able to get by when traveling. Merci
Hi! (Sorry for the Failures, I don’t speak english very well because I am french) My Name is Salomé and I am from France. I felt random on your Website and I watched you tables and the picture called ” French travel Cheat sheet “. What you’re doing is awesome because you help people open us to the World. I am proud of what you do. I want to help because I am a native speaker of French not of all the French (Canada, Belgium..) but from France. Salomé
Hey Michele, love the article, love the guide. I think there are some mistakes on the French spelling and pronuciation for the word Right.
Right =droite drrrwa (with the funny r for the French). Apart from that, what a precious website!! Well done!
Hi Monique, thank you for correcting this typo, I’ve just fixed it now :)
Hey Michele
This is so cool. Thanks for sharing it. I was I Paris about a month ago and these would have come in very handy. Keep up the good work.
Merci Au revour
Thanks Basil, I’m so glad you enjoyed this post. I hope you’ll find it useful for future travels in Francophone countries :)
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If you’re planning on visiting Italy then it’s a good idea to learn some key Italian phrases, words and sentences. In this guide to basic Italian phrases for travel, we step you through the most useful ways to communicate on your trip to Italy. After all, language is a big part of Italian culture and you want to experience it all, am I right?
Making an effort to understand and speak Italian on your trip is not simply a matter of respect – although we think this is very important too. When you talk to people in their language they appreciate it and experiences open up to you that would not have been possible if you had been speaking English.
So let’s get started with the common Italian phrases and words that will be most useful to you on your travels.
Basic Italian phrases
When you visit Italy, these are the most common words and phrases that will demonstrate you have made some effort to speak the local language. Learning these useful Italian words will help you talk to all manner of people during your trip.
Note – We’ve provided a phonetic pronunciation guide after the Italian translation for each word. If you really want to get the accent right a little extra study is recommended. We’ve provided some useful resources at the end of this article to help you learn Italian travel phrases useful for your trip.
Yes – Si – See
No – No – Noh
Please – Per favore – Pehr fah- voh -reh
Thank you – Grazie – Grah -tsee-eh
You’re welcome – Prego – Preh -goh
Cheers! (To your health) – Salute! – Sah -loo-tay
Excuse me (for attention) – Scusi – S kooh – zee
Excuse me (to pass by) – Permesso – Pehr- mehs -soh
Do you speak English? – Parla Inglese? – Parh-la een-glay-zeh
I don’t understand – Non capisco – Non kah -pee-skoh
I’m sorry – Mi dispiace – Mee dees- pyah -cheh
Common greetings in Italian
One thing we really love about visiting Italy is the cultural differences and norms. In Italy, saying “good morning” is not simply a throwaway line. You should always greet people wherever you go – when entering a shop or restaurant, to hotel staff, on the bus or at a cultural sight. It’s the expected thing to do.
A friendly “buon giorno!” with a smile will go a long way. So here are the most common Italian greetings and their context so you get it right! Generally you use the formal with people you don’t know, especially older people. The informal is used between friends.
Good morning (formal) – Buon giorno – Bwohn- johr -noh
Good afternoon (formal) – Buona sera – Bwoh -nah- seh -rah
Good night (formal) – Buona notte – B woh – nah – noh – teh
Hi / Bye (informal) – Ciao! – C how
Good bye (formal) – Arrivederci – A hr -ree-veh- dehr -chee
My name is … – Mi chiamo – Mee kyah -moh
What is your name? – Come si chiama? – Koh -meh see kyah -mah?
Pleased to meet you – Piacere – Pyah- cheh -reh
How are you? (formal) – Come sta? – Koh -meh stah?
Good thank you – Bene grazie – B eh -neh grah -tsee-eh
How to say numbers in Italian
While you don’t need to be able to count to 100, a good grasp of numbers up to 12 at least (for the hours of the day) will stand you in good stead. After all, you need numbers when you’re at a restaurant – una pizza per favore! (a pizza please!)
One – Uno – Oo -noh
Two – Due – Doo -eh
Three – Tre – Treh
Four – Quattro – Kwah -troh
Five – Cinque – Cheen -kweh
Six – Sei – Say
Seven – Sette – Seht -tey
Eight – Otto – Oh -toh
Nine – Nove – Noh -veh
Ten – Dieci – Dee- EH -chee
Eleven – Undici – Oon – dee-chee
Twelve – Dodici – Doh -dee-chee
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Telling the time and days of the week
Here are the basics of telling time in Italian, plus days of the week and other useful sentences for making reservations and plans. Italians generally use a 24 hour clock but also understand the 12 hour clock if you specify morning and afternoon.
In the morning – Di M attina – Dee mah- teen -ah
In the afternoon – Di p omeriggio – Dee poh-meh- reed -joh
In the evening – Di Sera – Dee se h – rah
Noon – Mezzogiorno – Mehd-dzoh- johr -noh
At what time? – A che ora? – Ah kay oar-ah?
Nine o’clock in the morning – Le nove – Le noh-vay
Eight o’clock in the evening – Le otto di sera / – Le ot-to dee seh-rah
Monday – Lunedì – Loo-neh- dee
Tuesday – Martedì – Mahr-teh- dee
Wednesday – Mercoledì – Mehr-koh-leh- dee
Thursday – Giovedì – Joh-veh- dee
Friday – Venerdì – Veh-nehr- dee
Saturday – Sabato – Sah -bah-toh
Sunday – Domenica – Doh- meh -nee-kah
Today – Oggi – Ohd -jee
Yesterday – Ieri – Yeh -ree
Tomorrow – Domani – Doh- mah -nee
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Useful phrases at restaurants
No doubt your Italy trip includes a plan to enjoy a few meals at restaurants. And we’re sure ordering a gelato or two is also high on your list. Let’s get you ready with these essential Italian phrases you need for ordering food or at restaurants. These may be the times that you interact with Italians the most so practice your greetings too!
Can I see the menu please? – Il menu, per favore – Eel men-oo, pehr fah- voh -reh
What do you recommend? – Che cosa ci consiglia? – Kay koh-za chee kon-seel-ya?
I’m allergic to… – Sono allergica/o a.. . – Son -oh ah -ler-gee-koh / kah ah
Gluten / Dairy / Fish – Glutine / Lattecini / Pesce – Gloo-teen-ay / Lah-tay-cheen-ee / Pesh-ay
House wine – Vino della casa – Vee -noh del-lah car-sah
Red / white wine – Vino rosso / bianco – Vee – n oh ross-oh / bee-ahn-koh
A glass / bottle – Una bicchiere / una bottiglia – OO -nah beek- kyeh -reh / boht- tee -lyah
Appetizer – Antipasto – Ahn -tee-pah-stoh
First course – Primo – Pree -moh
Second course – Secondo – Sek -kon-doh
Dessert – Dolci – Doll -chee
Two flavors please – Due gusti, per favore – Doo -eh goo-stee, pehr fah- voh -reh
Where’s the bathroom? – Dov’è il bagno? – Doh- veh eel bahn -yoh?
The check (bill) please – Il conto, per favore – Eel kon-toh, pehr fah- voh -reh
Can I pay by card? – Posso pagare con la carta? – Pohs -soh pah- gah -reh kon la cahr-tah?
Words to know when you are visiting museums
Visiting museums and attractions is a big part of many Italian itineraries. In this section, we’ve given you some useful phrases in Italian to help you buy tickets and ask common questions.
When does it open / close? – Quando si apri / chiude? – Kwahn -doh see ah-pree / chee-oo-deh?
Two adults / one child – Due adulti / un bambino – Doo -eh ah-dool-tee / oon bahm-bee-noh
One / two ticket/s – Un / due biglietto/i – Oon beel-yet-toh / tee
One senior – Un pensionato – Oon pen-seyoh-nah-toh
One student – Uno studente – Ooh -noh stoo-den-teh
Where is the bag store / cloak room? – Dov’è la guardaroba? – Doh-veh lah gard-ah-robe-ah?
Asking for directions in Italian
If you get lost or need help with directions, these helpful words in Italian will come in handy.
Where is… ? – Dov’è…? – Doh-veh … ?
Entrance – Entrata – En -trah-tah
Exit – Uscita – Ooh -shee-tah
Left – Sinistra – See – nee-stra
Right – Destra – Deh -stra
Straight ahead – Dritto – Dree-toh
Forward – Avanti – Ah -vahn-tee
Back – Dietro – Dee-et-roh
Useful words for transport and getting around
Most visitors to Italy will need to take a train or bus, or ride in a taxi. These phrases will be useful in these situations when it is likely you may need to ask for help to reach the right platform or bus stop.
Where is the train station? – Dov’è la stazione? – Doh-veh lah stah-tzee-oh-neh?
Where is the bus stop? – Dov’è la fermata – Doh-veh lah fur-mah-tah?
One way – Andata – Ahn – dah-tah
Return – Ritorno – Ree -torn-oh
What platform for Rome? – Da quale binario per Roma? – Dah kwah-lay bin-ah-rio pehr Roh-mah?
Newstand (for bus tickets) – Tabacchi – Tah-back-kee
Shopping words in Italian
Time to go shopping! Make sure you’re ready with these key phrases.
I would like… – Vorrei… – Vor-ray…
How much is this? – Quanto costa questo? – Kwahn -toh kohs -tah kwehs -toh??
OK I’ll take it – Va bene, lo prendo – V ah beh -neh , loh prehn- doh
I don’t want it – Non lo voglio – N ohn loh voh- lyoh
Can you ship to…? – Puoi spedire a? – Pwoy sped -ear-eh ah?
What to say if you need help in Italian
We hope you never need to use these phrases but it’s a good idea to know them “just in case”.
Help! – Aiuto! – Ay-oo-toh!
I need a doctor – Ho bisogno di un dottore – Ho biz-ohn-nyo dee oon dot-tor-reh
Call the police – Chiami la polizia – Kee-ya-mee la po-lee-zee-ah
Look out! – Attento! – At – ten-toh
Go away! – Vai via! – Vy vee-ah!
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trip noun ( TRAVEL )
- You should always check your oil , water and tyres before taking your car on a long trip.
- How about a trip to the zoo this afternoon ?
- She's going on a trip to New York, all expenses paid .
- The travel company has written giving information about the trip.
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trip noun ( FALL )
- collapse under someone's/something's weight
- collapse/fall in a heap idiom
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- knock someone over
- let go idiom
- overbalance
- parachutist
- trip (someone) up
trip noun ( EXPERIENCE )
- abstinence-only
- altered state of consciousness
- magic mushroom
- solvent abuse
trip verb ( LOSE BALANCE )
- fall She slipped and fell.
- drop Several apples dropped from the tree.
- collapse Several buildings collapsed in the earthquake.
- crumple He fainted and crumpled into a heap on the floor.
- tumble A huge rock tumbled down the mountain.
- plunge Four of the mountaineers plunged to their deaths when their ropes broke.
- The bowler tripped as he was delivering the ball .
- She tripped and fell over.
- I tripped as I got off the bus .
- She tripped over the rug .
- I tripped on a piece of wire that someone had stretched across the path .
trip verb ( MOVE )
- bowl down/along something
- make a dash for something
- make good time idiom
- make haste idiom
trip verb ( SWITCH )
- anti-static
- capacitance
- electricity
- high-voltage
- multiconductor
- non-electric
- non-electrical
- solid-state
- transistorized
- voltaic cell
trip verb ( EXPERIENCE )
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50+ Basic French words and phrases for travel to France (with pronunciation)
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When traveling to a country where your native tongue isn’t spoken, the language barrier can be a major hurdle. Two of the most frustrating things are expressing yourself as well as not understanding what is being said to you. A relaxing, stress-free trip can get very stressful when you’re not able to communicate.
To help you out, I’ve put together some of the most common French words and phrases for travel to France — with audio, of course (thanks Tom!) because pronunciation is everything.
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Basic French words and phrases with pronunciation for your France trip
Even the most talkative and friendly traveler can be silenced when one’s lexicon in the local language is nonexistent. Don’t let that be you and learn my basic French words and phrases before you go!
First, a quick primer on French etiquette. Before approaching a stranger and asking them a question, always start with a “Bonjour” at a bare minimum. Bonjour really is a magic word in France and I explain why here. It’s probably best to throw in “Excusez-moi” too.
If you’re interrupting someone who is busy working, eating or otherwise unavailable, it’s best to be extra polite and say “Bonjour, desolé de vous déranger mais…” (Hi, sorry to bother you but…) and then ask your question.
After the person has attempted to help, be sure to thank them with a “Merci, beaucoup, bonne journée!” Trust me, politeness goes a long way and these basic French words and phrases will come in handy.
Below I’ve used all formal/polite (vous) forms of phrases and questions.
Regarding my list of basic French words and phrases, this is by no means a comprehensive list and is just a starting off point. Write ’em down, learn ’em and keep ’em in your back pocket for when the perfect situation arises. Then show off your French skills like a boss. Or at least be happy someone understood you!
Click the triangle icon under all of my French phrases for travel for the audio (me saying the word in English and Tom saying the French equivalent) — because what good are travel phrases in a foreign language if you have no idea how they’re supposed to sound?
Tourists in France: Why a little bit of effort with French goes a long way >>
Basic French words and phrases for travel with pronunciation
Hello / Bonjour
Goodbye / Au revoir
Thank you / Merci
Sorry / Désolé(e)
You’re welcome / Je vous en prie (or De rien)
Excuse me /Excusez-moi
Do you speak English? / Parlez-vous anglais ?
I don’t speak French / Je ne parle pas français
Could you please speak more slowly? / Pourriez-vous parler plus lentement s’il vous plaît ?
Where is the restroom? / Où sont les toilettes ?
What time is it? / Quelle heure est-il ?
I’d like… / Je voudrais…
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When traveling in France
Where is (gate 42)…? / Où est la porte d’embarquement 42 ?
I am on the train / Je suis dans le train
I need to change my reservation / Je dois changer ma réservation (mon billet)
We are going to be late (early) / Nous allons être en retard (en avance)
We arrive at 10 o’clock / Nous arrivons à 10 heures
What time are we arriving? / A quelle heure arrivons-nous ?
I need a taxi / J’ai besoin d’un taxi (Je dois prendre un taxi)
Where is the train station? / Où est la gare ?
Where is the airport? / Où est l’aéroport ?
To the train station (airport) please! / A la gare (l’aéroport) s’il vous plaît !
Go right / left / straight / Allez (prenez) à droite/à gauche/tout droit
When shopping in France
How much is… ? / Combien coûte… ?
It’s too big / C’est trop gros
It’s too small / C’est trop petit
I like it / J’aime ça
I don’t like it / Je n’aime pas ça
Do you have these in size 39? / Est-ce que vous les avez en 39 ?
When at a restaurant in France
To go / A emporter
We’d like a table for 2 please / Une table pour deux s’il vous plait (Nous voudrions une table pour deux s’il vous plait)
Do you have a menu in English? / Avez-vous un menu en Anglais ?
I’d like another glass of wine please! / Je voudrais un autre verre de vin s’il vous plaît !
I’m allergic to dairy. Is there any in this dish? / Je suis allergique aux produits laitiers. Est-ce qu’il y en a dans ce plat ?
It was excellent! / C’était excellent (délicieux)
Check, please! / L’addition, s’il vous plait !
When socializing in France
Hey! (also “see ya”, when leaving) / Salut !
How are you? / Comment allez-vous ? (Comment vas-tu ? / Comment ça va ?)
What’s up? / Quoi de neuf ?
Where are you from? / D’où venez-vous ? (d’ou viens-tu ?)
I’m from the United States / Je viens des Etats-Unis
I’m American / Je suis américain(e)
Are you hungry? / Est-ce que vous avez faim ? (est-ce que tu as faim ?)
Want to grab a drink? / Vous voulez prendre un verre ? (tu veux prendre un verre ?)
When you’re sick in France
I am sick / Je suis malade
My head hurts / J’ai mal à la tête
I’m nauseous / J’ai la nausée (j’ai mal au coeur)
I vomited / J’ai vomi
I need to see a doctor / J’ai besoin de voir un médecin (Je dois voir un médecin)
I need to go to the hospital / Je dois aller à l’hôpital
Call an ambulance! / Appelez une ambulance ! (Appelle une ambulance !)
Where is the pharmacy? / Où est la pharmacie ?
Help me please /Aidez-moi, s’il vous plait !/ Au secours!
With a little practice, your ability to bust out these basic French words and phrases will skyrocket the next time you’re speaking to a French person. So get to it! Anything you’d like to add? Talk to me in the comments about the most common French words for travel!
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January 4, 2016 at 5:11 pm
Great post Diane and good advice about interrupting someone. Last year in SuperU I asked an assistant (who was stacking shelves) where the batteries were. I started with ‘Excusez-moi Monsieur’ (at home I would just say ‘excuse me’ ) He very pointedly replied with ‘Bonjour Madame’, I felt very rude and now try to remember to always use Bonjour before an enquiry.
January 4, 2016 at 7:39 pm
Thank you! Yes, so true about the bonjour before saying anything else. I think sometimes people can be very goal focused — get the answer to your question and move on. But in France it seems like kids are taught that politeness is obligatory so I’m sure Americans launching right into a question can seem off-putting. Sometimes I forget the bonjour and right away I realize my error, so I kind of fake cough and say it again haha.
January 4, 2016 at 7:55 pm
Love your blog. Today was great! Your husband did a great job of taking words apart to hear.
January 5, 2016 at 6:31 am
Thank you, so glad you enjoyed it, and I’ll let Tom know! He was nervous recording everything!
January 5, 2016 at 2:49 am
Thank you I found this to be interesting
January 5, 2016 at 6:32 am
Great to hear, thanks so much!
January 6, 2016 at 4:21 pm
This was one of your best so far! Like having a mini translator guide with audio. Well done!
January 12, 2016 at 8:12 pm
Thank you, glad you found it useful!
January 11, 2016 at 12:14 pm
Starting with “bonjour” is just about the most important tip for any interaction with a stranger in French. A really useful post Diane, thanks for linking to #AllAboutFrance
January 12, 2016 at 8:13 pm
Yup, I always tell people even if you don’t know any other words or are too embarrassed to try, ALWAYS start any interaction with bonjour. Makes a good first impression! Thanks for hosting the linkup!
January 11, 2016 at 12:54 pm
Very helpful. Merci Beaucoup!!
You’re very welcome!
January 12, 2016 at 7:35 pm
What a handy tool! This is so easy to use — a great brush up before a trip to France!
Thank you for checking out the post. So glad you found it useful!
January 17, 2016 at 5:29 am
This is great and so useful! Bises from #allaboutfrance
December 12, 2016 at 4:28 pm
French are known for their lack of patience and quick exasperation, but if you know the right words to approach them you’re off with a positive and happy response. As you have mentioned above, Politeness is the #1 rule. Great post, should come in handy for many foreign travelers in France!
December 12, 2016 at 4:32 pm
Thanks so much, Frederic! I hope you’ll consider sharing this post on your FB page. I’m sure your community would find it helpful. 😉
May 7, 2018 at 11:05 am
Hey guys I was on Reunion Island where I took french courses at DP Langues and I really recommand it my experience there was amazing ! Cheers
June 20, 2018 at 2:32 am
Merci beaucoup! So helpful!
January 21, 2022 at 2:50 am
Stumbled across this post on Pinterest—a great summary! I’m requiring my kids to learn a little French before their first trip to Paris this summer, and I’ll use this to help. Thanks!
January 21, 2022 at 6:43 am
You’re very welcome! So glad it was helpful!
June 26, 2023 at 7:27 pm
Excellent basic French questions and phrases. I like it when the French guy says the French at a slow pace.
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