French Language Lessons
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French Guides
How to Flirt & Date in French — Key Phrases & Situations
21 lessons
How to Order Food & Dine Out in French — Restaurant Phrases
48 lessons
Essential French Travel Phrases — Navigate Like a Local
7 lessons
Basic French Phrases for Beginners — Start Here
19 lessons
French Greetings, Manners & Etiquette — Be Polite & Respectful
36 lessons
Everyday French Conversation Phrases — Talk About Daily Life
6 lessons
French Food & Cooking Vocabulary — Cuisine, Recipes & Ingredients
19 lessons
Business French — Professional Phrases & Workplace Communication
42 lessons
Medical & Health Phrases in French — Doctor Visits & Emergencies
16 lessons
Asking for Directions & Transportation in French
21 lessons
French Culture — Customs, History & Traditions
44 lessons
Making Friends & Socializing in French — Social Phrases
24 lessons
French Music, Movies & Entertainment Vocabulary
10 lessons
Outdoor & Adventure Phrases in French
6 lessons
Legal & Official Phrases in French — Paperwork & Immigration
3 lessons
French Nightlife & Bar Phrases — Going Out
8 lessons
Shopping & Bargaining Phrases in French
12 lessons
French Leisure & Community Activities — Hobbies & Local Life
38 lessons
French Articles
Hello in French: Greetings, Good Evening and How to Answer "How Are You?"
How to say hello in French, when to switch to good evening, how to ask how are you and what to answer, with tu vs vous and native audio.
Babbel vs Pimsleur: Reading Your Way In or Listening Your Way In?
Babbel vs Pimsleur: short structured lessons on screen versus 30-minute audio lessons you answer out loud. Which gets you speaking, and which fits your day.
How to Learn to Speak French, Not Just Read It
Why reading French doesn't make you speak it, and a practical way to learn to speak French: real conversations, speaking out loud from day one, and practice with people.
Common French Phrases You'll Use Every Day (with Native Audio)
The common French phrases and expressions people actually use every day: greetings, polite essentials, reactions and casual slang, with meanings and native audio.
“Do You Speak English?” in French, and What to Say When You Don't Speak French
How to say “do you speak English?” in French politely, what you'll hear back, and the phrases for “I don't speak French” and “can you repeat that?”, with audio.
The Best App to Learn French in 2026: An Honest Comparison
Duolingo, Babbel, Pimsleur, Rosetta Stone, Busuu, italki and PrettyFluent compared for learning French: what each is best at, how you pay, and which fits your goal.
French Conversation for Beginners: 6 Everyday Dialogues You'll Actually Use
Six basic French conversations for beginners, from greeting a neighbour and introducing yourself to booking a restaurant, with translations, native audio and the phrases that keep them going.
French Phrases for Tourists: What to Say in Cafés, Shops, Stations and Restaurants
The French phrases tourists actually use, sorted by situation: greetings, directions, cafés, restaurants, shopping and emergencies, with native audio.
All Lessons
Common greetings
Basic greetings
Greeting your neighbor
Basic greetings
Number of guests
Restaurant reservations
Checking table availability for specific dates and times.
Restaurant reservations
Presenting simple gifts
Meeting the in laws again
Health and well-being
Meeting the in laws again
Family updates and events
Meeting the in laws again
Check in counter
At the airport
Common vocab and phrases
At the airport
Boarding at the gate
At the airport
The size of coffee you want.
Ordering a coffee
The style of coffee, such as espresso, latte, cappuccino, Americano, mocha, etc.
Ordering a coffee
Choice of bean which can vary by origin, roast type, or blend.
Ordering a coffee
Friend is married with a child
Meeting old friends
Friend is single and no kids
Meeting old friends
Essential communication
Top 50 phrases to get by France
Getting around and shopping
Top 50 phrases to get by France
Dining out
Top 50 phrases to get by France
At the boutique level chatting with clients about their watches and repairs
Wrist watches
At the corporate level about repair volumes at all of our boutique stores'
Wrist watches
Popular French food
Popular foods
Learning About Company Culture
Career event networking
Exploring Career Opportunities
Career event networking
Following Up After the Event
Career event networking
Opening with someone you dont know
Making friends at office party
Finding common ground and following the thread
Making friends at office party
Suggesting lunch or coffee
Making friends at office party
Introducing the hobby
Talking about inline skating hobby
Describing the type of inline skating
Talking about inline skating hobby
Current skill and progression
Talking about inline skating hobby
Directions
Basic directions
Asking for directions
Basic directions
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Amélie Visits the Concierge
Amélie (movie) (Advanced)
Visiting the photobooth
Amélie (movie) (Advanced)
Hostage: A Pizza Delivery Guy
Hostage Negotiations
Hostage: A Cat
Hostage Negotiations
Hostage: The TV Remote
Hostage Negotiations
Common swear words and phrases
Foul language
Offer a genuine compliments about their style.
Flirting at the bar (Advanced)
Buy them a drink after asking for their permission.
Flirting at the bar (Advanced)
Use light teasing or playful jokes to build chemistry.
Flirting at the bar (Advanced)
Offer a genuine compliments about their style.
Flirting at the bar
Buy them a drink after asking for their permission.
Flirting at the bar
Use light teasing or playful jokes to build chemistry.
Flirting at the bar
Recently watched anime
Talking about anime
Favorite anime genres
Talking about anime
Introducing yourself and presenting the piece
Explain my art work to jury
Describing the work concretely
Explain my art work to jury
Explaining la démarche
Explain my art work to jury
The size of coffee you want.
Ordering a coffee (Advanced)
The style of coffee, such as espresso, latte, cappuccino, Americano, mocha, etc.
Ordering a coffee (Advanced)
Choice of bean which can vary by origin, roast type, or blend.
Ordering a coffee (Advanced)
French brand names
Brand names
Essential communication
Top 50 phrases to get by France (Advanced)
Getting around and shopping
Top 50 phrases to get by France (Advanced)
Dining out
Top 50 phrases to get by France (Advanced)
Short funny lines
Cheesy pick up lines
Explaining the problem
Telling my landlord the hot water is broken
Prior attempts to fix the problem
Telling my landlord the hot water is broken
Scheduling a plumber for repair
Telling my landlord the hot water is broken
Expressions
Basic expressions
Greeting someone and apologizing for being late
Basic expressions
Basic Phrases
Basic phrases for learners
Fare disputes
Dispute with taxi driver
Route choice
Dispute with taxi driver
Payment methods
Dispute with taxi driver
Booking a class
Yoga class
Common pose names
Yoga class
Following class instructions
Yoga class
Describing a symptom
Explaining myself to the doctor
Giving history
Explaining myself to the doctor
Explaining what you've already tried
Explaining myself to the doctor
Common swear words and phrases
Foul language (Advanced)
Verse 1
Dernière danse by Indila (Advanced)
Chorus
Dernière danse by Indila (Advanced)
Verse 2 & 3
Dernière danse by Indila (Advanced)
Busy day at work
Talking about my day
Easy day at the coffee shop
Talking about my day
Fun day at the park
Talking about my day
Greeting a familiar face
School gate chit chat
Kid-anchored small talk
School gate chit chat
Typical phrases and vocab
School gate chit chat
Number of guests
Restaurant reservations (Advanced)
Checking table availability for specific dates and times.
Restaurant reservations (Advanced)
Setting preferences for seating, such as indoor, outdoor, or specific views.
Restaurant reservations (Advanced)
Professional for business
Email greetings
Common slang
Casual street slang
The first encounter at pickup or drop-off
Meeting other parents at school
Small talk while waiting
Meeting other parents at school
Arranging a playdate
Meeting other parents at school
First time introductions
Meeting my kid's school teachers
Asking how child is doing
Meeting my kid's school teachers
Raising a concern
Meeting my kid's school teachers
Calling out enemy positions
In a warzone
Flanking callouts
In a warzone
Asking about her favorite plants
Chat with boyfriend’s mom about her garden
Asking about her gardening routines
Chat with boyfriend’s mom about her garden
Complementing on the work she has done
Chat with boyfriend’s mom about her garden
Asking teacher for help
School situations with classmates and teachers (Advanced)
Common vocab and phrases
School situations with classmates and teachers (Advanced)
Making studying plans with classmates
School situations with classmates and teachers (Advanced)
Arriving and explaining why you're there
Taking chicken with respiratory infection to the vet
Describing the symptoms you've observed
Taking chicken with respiratory infection to the vet
Receiving treatment instructions
Taking chicken with respiratory infection to the vet
Numbers
Basic numbers
Paying the grocery bill
Basic numbers
Dates
Basic dates
Discussing birthdays
Basic dates
Time
Basic time
Scheduling a time for the appointment
Basic time
Colors
Basic colors
Asking about tshirt color options
Basic colors
Measurements
Basic measurements
Describing your body measurements to the nurse
Basic measurements
Shapes
Basic shapes
Discussing the shape of elements in a chart
Basic shapes
Learning About Company Culture
Career event networking (Advanced)
Exploring Career Opportunities
Career event networking (Advanced)
Following Up After the Event
Career event networking (Advanced)
Options such as type of milk, depending on dietary preferences or allergies.
Ordering a coffee Part 2 (Advanced)
Indicates whether the coffee is for in-store or to be taken out.
Ordering a coffee Part 2 (Advanced)
Presenting simple gifts
Meeting the in laws again (Advanced)
Health and well-being
Meeting the in laws again (Advanced)
Family updates and events
Meeting the in laws again (Advanced)
Complimenting strangers
Giving compliments
Specifying any dietary restrictions or special requests.
Restaurant reservations Part 2 (Advanced)
Understanding cancellation policies and deadlines.
Restaurant reservations Part 2 (Advanced)
Inquiring about parking or valet services.
Restaurant reservations Part 2 (Advanced)
Confirming the reservation details, including date, time, and number of guests.
Restaurant reservations Part 3 (Advanced)
Asking about any ongoing promotions or special menus.
Restaurant reservations Part 3 (Advanced)
Requesting accommodations for special occasions, such as birthdays or anniversaries.
Restaurant reservations Part 3 (Advanced)
Exploring options for private or semi-private dining for groups.
Restaurant reservations Part 4 (Advanced)
Asking about accessibility features for disabled guests.
Restaurant reservations Part 4 (Advanced)
Options such as type of milk, depending on dietary preferences or allergies.
Ordering a coffee Part 2
Indicates whether the coffee is for in-store or to be taken out.
Ordering a coffee Part 2
Pick-up or drop-off locations
Dispute with taxi driver Part 2 (Advanced)
Fare disputes
Dispute with taxi driver (Advanced)
Route choice
Dispute with taxi driver (Advanced)
Payment methods
Dispute with taxi driver (Advanced)
Pick-up or drop-off locations
Dispute with taxi driver Part 2
Complimenting strangers
Giving compliments (Advanced)
Who are you supporting?
World Cup 2026
Reacting to a goal!
World Cup 2026
Reacting to a close call
World Cup 2026
Suggest moving to a quieter spot in the bar to continue talking.
Flirting at the bar Part 2 (Advanced)
Suggest moving to a quieter spot in the bar to continue talking.
Flirting at the bar Part 2
French destinations
Popular Destination Names
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