Can You Translate All of These Simple French Phrases?

By: Isadora Teich
Estimated Completion Time
2 min
Can You Translate All of These Simple French Phrases?
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About This Quiz

When it comes to the languages most used around the world, you'll find French very high on the list, at number six to be exact, with approximately 220 million speakers worldwide. 

With this large number of people, the French language touches almost every continent around the world. You'll find French used in African countries such as Senegal and Cameroon, North American countries such as Canada and Haiti, and the European countries of Switzerland, Belgium, and, obviously, France.

Although French might not be an official language in these countries, it continues to be a dominant one. Even in the United States, you'll find common French words that have been adopted into everyday language. You couldn't order food at a restaurant without a "menu." It would be hard to go on an interview without a "resume." 

While you might easily recognize these French words, how many basic French phrases can you recognize and translate? There's only one way to find out! Take a shot at this quiz and let's find out if we'll be telling you "Bon travail" or "Au revoir!"

Un billet, s'il vous plaît
To the left.
I'm lost.
I love you.
One ticket, please.
Je veux...
I want...
We will speak later.
I will do that.
I am named...
Au Revoir
Goodbye.
Hello.
How much is it?
Where is the art museum?

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Oui
No.
Yes.
I don't understand.
How are you?
Je suis Américain
I'm sorry.
I'm lost.
I'm American.
Where is the bus stop?
Où sont les toilettes?
Thank you.
How are you?
Where is the bathroom?
I love you.

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Merci
Thank you.
I'm lost.
What's your name?
Yes.
Excusez-moi
You're welcome.
How old are you?
Let's go.
Excuse me.
Bonne chance!
Hello.
Good luck!
I'm tired.
I cannot eat...

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Je suis fatigué
I'm thirsty.
I'm tired.
My name is...
Where is the train station?
Je vais bien
I'm fine.
I'm hungry.
Let's go.
That's bad.
J'ai faim
I'm hungry.
I'm lost.
To the right.
Thank you.

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Je ne comprends pas
My name is...
I don't understand.
I'm pregnant.
Let's go.
Je m'appelle...
I am from...
My name is...
I don't like it.
Yes.
Comment vous appelez-vous?
What's your name? (formal)
Where is the...?
Where is the exit?
Why is it...?

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Je t'aime
I don't feel well.
I love you.
I want...
I need to leave.
Bonjour
Goodbye
I'm hungry
How much does it cost?
Hello
Je ne sais pas
I don't know.
No problem.
Who is it?
Go away!

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Bonsoir
Good evening.
Goodbye.
Let's go.
I want...
Allons-y
Let's go.
My name is...
I'm cold.
Goodbye.
Je suis désolé
I'm sorry.
Excuse me.
I need to leave.
To the left.

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Ça va?
How are you? (informal)
How much does it cost?
Why is it....?
What is this place?
S'il vous plaît
Welcome.
See you later.
Please. (formal)
What's your name?
Je comprends un peu
I am lost.
I would like to complain about...
I am looking for...
I understand a little.

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Pourquoi pas?
Why not?
Hello.
Goodbye.
Can you help me?
Tu t'appelles comment?
Nice to meet you.
I'm lost.
What's your name? (informal)
I'm hungry.
De rien
Thank you.
You're welcome.
I feel sick.
My name is....

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Je suis perdu
Where is the bathroom?
I'm lost.
Don't worry.
To the right.
C'est combien?
How much is it?
Where is the bathroom?
Where are we?
I'm cold.
Bonne nuit
Good evening.
Please.
Let's go.
Good night.

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Je suis de...
I need...
I am from...
How old are you?
I don't understand.
Ce n'est pas grave
I feel sick.
I'm not hungry.
I am in love.
No problem.
Où est...?
How are you?
What is...?
Where is ...?
Why is...?

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Que veut dire....?
How old are you?
What does_____mean?
Will you arrive on time?
What did you say?