Can You Translate All of These Simple French Phrases?

Regardless of where you are in the world, you usually can't get on a bus, subway, or train without fare or a ticket. Knowing this phrase will help your journey go smoothly.

In restaurants and in life in general, you can let people know exactly what you want with this French phrase. For example: "I want an apple," would be "Je veux une pomme."

This is one way to say goodbye in French. "Adieu" and "Salut" are also used.

Knowing how to say "Yes" and "No" in any language is key. In French, "Yes" is "Oui" and "No" is "Non."

In French, many words are gendered to reflect the subject of a sentence. If you are an American woman, you would say "Je suis américaine."

For anyone traveling to a French-speaking country, this is a key question to memorize. Knowing where restrooms are is important.

This is how you say "Thank you".

You can use this phrase to get a server's attention in a restaurant. It is also useful for minor informal situations, such as when you bump into someone.

This classic French phrase is used to wish others luck. Keep it on hand as you travel.

This is French for "I'm tired." Grammatically, when speaking about a woman, the phrase is written out "Je suis fatiguée," but pronounced the same in conversation.

This is a common answer to "Comment allez-vous?" This is the formal way of asking "How are you?"

This is French for "I'm hungry." I'm thirsty is "J'ai soif."

If you're a beginner remember this phrase. It comes in handy when trying to get a handle on the language.

Keep this phrase on hand in order to introduce yourself. For example, you might say "Je m'appelle Karl."

In French using informal and formal language in the appropriate situations is key to being polite. Speak this phrase when you want to find out someone's name and want to make sure you are observing good manners.

Knowing how to say a few romantic phrases in this romantic language can't hurt, whether you're a traveler or just a hopeless romantic. This is how to tell someone you love them in French.

Bonjour is the classic French way to say hello. "Salut" and "Allô" are other greetings.

When learning a new language or traveling to a new place, everyone comes across new things they don't know or understand yet. This is a helpful phrase to have on hand.

"Bonjour" covers "Hello," "Good day," and "Good morning" all in one. "Bonsoir is how one says "Good evening."

This translates to "Let's go" and was a catchphrase used on the UK series "Dr. Who"

There are a few ways to say sorry in French and each is appropriate in different situations. This one is for more formal situations.

This informal French phrase is a small talk staple. The answer to it is also "Ça va."

In French, speaking formally to strangers, superiors, authority figures and people who are older than you in some situations is important. This is the polite and formal way to say "Please."

It's a way of letting someone know you comprehend a little bit of what is being said to you.

"Why" in French is "Porquois." These are very basic French phrases.

This is an ideal way to ask acquaintances and people your own age their name in non-formal settings. Try to remember both the formal and informal in order to not offend anyone.

This literally translates to "Of nothing." It's the polite response to "You're welcome."

This can come in handy while traveling. For a woman, it is written "Je suis perdue," but pronounced in the same way.

For avid shoppers abroad this is a key phrase to know. It comes in handy when shopping or haggling.

The French use this phrase before going to bed. It is a goodbye spoken in this situation.

This is one way you can let people know where you are from in French. Pop your country of origin on the end and you are good to go.

This French phrase can be used like the English phrases "Don't worry about it," and "No problem." It's a common way to respond to apologies and let people know that you are alright after minor accidents.

When traveling, getting lost is almost guaranteed at one point or another. This can be used for anything from restaurants to museums and other attractions.

When learning French, keep this phrase on hand so you can find out what any unfamiliar words mean.