📱💬

How to Say ‘My app says’ in French

Mon appli indique

mohn a-PLEE an-DEEK

[mohn a-PLEE an-DEEK]

💬 Usage Tip: Indiquer is the everyday verb for what a screen, sign or map says. Le panneau indique means "the sign says".

🇫🇷 In France: Quoting your GPS to a Paris taxi driver can come across as questioning their expertise. Many drivers have strong opinions about their routes.

Phrase Breakdown

Mon

[mohn]

Possessive adjective, first person singular.

Example

Mon livre est ici.

My book is here.

appli

[a-PLEE]

app

Informal short for « application », a phone app.

Example

J'utilise une appli GPS.

I use a GPS app.

indique

[an-DEEK]

indicates / shows

From « indiquer », to show or point out.

Example

Le panneau indique la gare.

The sign shows the station.

Guides for French learners

Ordering in French: Cafés, Bakeries and Restaurants (with Menu Vocabulary)How to order in French at a café, a bakery and a restaurant: the phrases, the questions staff ask, and the menu and food vocabulary to understand the answers.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.

Get the Full Learning Experience

This lesson is just a preview. Download PrettyFluent to practice pronunciation, roleplay conversations, and master vocabulary with spaced repetition.

Pronunciation Feedback

AI-powered feedback on what you say out loud

Spaced Repetition

Retain vocabulary long-term with smart practice

Immersive Roleplaying

Practice real conversations with AI partners

Lessons for Your Situation

Request lessons tailored to your specific needs

Get Full Lesson

What Learners Are Saying

“Moved to Lyon for a culinary apprenticeship. The food and restaurant lessons were exactly what I needed — my French colleagues were genuinely impressed.”

Tom H., 38, Chef

“Studying in Paris and the academic French I learned in school was useless for daily life. This app filled the gap in weeks, not months.”

Nina W., 29, Graduate Student

“Learning a language has never been as immediately impactful. Now I can charm the locals and navigate the food scene like a boss.”

Alex M., 42, Software Engineer