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Lesson 5: Vocabulary for Everyday Situations in French

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Lesson 5: Vocabulary for Everyday Situations in French

1. Basic Greetings and Courtesies

Understanding how to greet people in French is fundamental. Greetings vary depending on the
time of day and the level of formality.

 Bonjour (Good morning / Hello)


 Bonsoir (Good evening)
 Salut (Hi - informal)
 Comment ça va ? (How are you? - informal)
 Comment allez-vous ? (How are you? - formal)
 Ça va bien, merci. Et toi ? (I’m fine, thank you. And you? - informal)
 Ça va bien, merci. Et vous ? (I’m fine, thank you. And you? - formal)
 Au revoir (Goodbye)
 À bientôt (See you soon)

2. Common Phrases for Ordering Food and Drinks

Knowing how to order food and drinks is essential when traveling or dining in French-speaking
countries. Here are some phrases you’ll need:

 Je voudrais... (I would like...)


Example: Je voudrais un café, s'il vous plaît. (I would like a coffee, please.)
 L'addition, s'il vous plaît. (The check, please.)
 C'est délicieux ! (It's delicious!)
 Est-ce que vous avez des plats végétariens ? (Do you have vegetarian dishes?)
 Qu'est-ce que vous recommandez ? (What do you recommend?)
 Je suis allergique à... (I am allergic to...) Example: Je suis allergique aux noix. (I am
allergic to nuts.)

3. Shopping Vocabulary

Shopping in French requires a solid understanding of common phrases related to prices,


products, and asking for help. Here are some essential phrases:

 Combien ça coûte ? (How much does it cost?)


 C'est trop cher ! (It's too expensive!)
 Avez-vous ceci en taille [S/M/L] ? (Do you have this in size [S/M/L]?)
 Où sont les cabines d'essayage ? (Where are the fitting rooms?)
 Je cherche [un cadeau / une robe / des chaussures]. (I am looking for [a gift / a dress /
shoes].)
 Je voudrais payer avec ma carte de crédit. (I would like to pay with my credit card.)

4. Directions and Traveling


When traveling, it's important to know how to ask for directions in French. Here are some useful
phrases:

 Où est [le musée / la gare / l’hôtel] ? (Where is [the museum / the station / the hotel]?)
 Comment puis-je aller à [l'aéroport / la plage] ? (How can I get to [the airport / the
beach]?)
 Est-ce loin ? (Is it far?)
 C'est près d'ici. (It's close from here.)
 Tournez à gauche / droite. (Turn left / right.)
 Continuez tout droit. (Go straight ahead.)

5. Emergencies and Health

Knowing how to handle emergencies in French is crucial. Here are some important phrases:

 Appelez une ambulance ! (Call an ambulance!)


 J'ai mal à la tête. (I have a headache.)
 Où est l'hôpital le plus proche ? (Where is the nearest hospital?)
 J'ai besoin de médecin. (I need a doctor.)
 J'ai perdu mon passeport. (I lost my passport.)

6. Exercises for Practice

1. Fill in the blanks with the correct phrase:


o A: Bonjour, ___ ?
o B: Ça va bien, merci. Et ___ ?

(Answer: A: Bonjour, comment ça va ? B: Ça va bien, merci. Et toi ?)

2. Translate into French:


o I would like a coffee, please.
o Where is the nearest museum?
o How much does this jacket cost?

(Answer: Je voudrais un café, s'il vous plaît. / Où est le musée le plus proche ? / Combien
coûte cette veste ?)

7. Conclusion

In this lesson, we have covered a wide range of vocabulary that will help you in everyday
situations in French. Whether you are shopping, traveling, or simply greeting someone, these
expressions will make your communication more effective. Continue practicing these phrases to
become more confident in using French in real-life scenarios.

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