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French for Travelers

Travel French

Français pour les voyageurs

Learn the essential French vocabulary you’ll need for traveling, from greetings to transportation to shopping. Need some guidance? Sign up for my free 6-week travel French ecourse.

   

   

   

Vocabulary Lists

Phone Numbers

French phone numbers
French phone numbers can be a little confusing at first, so here are some tips on understanding the different ways they may be recited and written, as well as how to use them.

   

Vocabulary Lists

Renting a Car

Renting a car in France
Traveling in France often means driving, which can be a puzzling mix of unfamiliar signs and unfathomable rules of the road. But before you even get to that, you have to actually rent the car, so here are some useful phrases to help you get the car you want.

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Mistakes and Difficulties

Hotels and Lodging

Hotels, lodging - travel French
One of the most important things to think about when traveling is where you're going to sleep. From 5-star hotels to tents pitched on a beach, this lesson has all the French vocabulary you need to enjoy your stay.

   

Vocabulary Lists

Shopping

French shopping vocabulary
Learn some useful phrases related to shopping in French, including what's your size, how much does it cost, and I'm just looking, thanks.

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Travel and Culture

Politeness

French politeness
After bonjour, polite phrases like "please" and "thank you" are the most important French vocabulary you'll ever learn. When you visit France, knowing just these few phrases will go a long way, even if the very next thing you say is Parlez-vous anglais ?

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Speaking Tips

Essential French

Essential French phrases
Knowing just a few key words and phrases can be very helpful in your French classes, while traveling in France, and everywhere in between.

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