10 Useful French phrases for travel
Here are ten useful sentences that can help you communicate in French when traveling:
- Est-ce que vous acceptez les cartes de crédit? – Do you accept credit cards? Use this phrase to ask if a store, restaurant or other establishment accepts credit cards.
- Je suis allergique à… – I am allergic to… If you have food allergies or other allergies, use this phrase to inform the server or staff.
- Pouvez-vous m’apporter l’addition, s’il vous plaît? – Can you bring me the bill, please? Use this phrase when you are ready to pay for your meal at a restaurant.
- Où puis-je acheter des billets de métro? – Where can I buy metro tickets? This phrase can be helpful when you need to buy tickets for public transportation.
- Puis-je avoir l’heure, s’il vous plaît? – Can you tell me the time, please? Use this phrase when you need to know the time.
- Quel est le meilleur moyen de se rendre à…? – What is the best way to get to…? This phrase can be useful when you need to know the best way to get to a specific location.
- Je suis en retard. – I am late. Use this phrase to apologize for being late for an appointment or meeting.
- Je cherche un distributeur automatique de billets. – I am looking for an ATM. This phrase can be helpful when you need to withdraw cash.
- Je suis en vacances. – I am on vacation. Use this phrase to indicate that you are a tourist or visiting for leisure.
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Puis-je avoir de l’eau, s’il vous plaît? – Can I have some water, please? Use this phrase when you need to order water at a restaurant or café.