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Hi, today on this blog, I will discuss some of the best beginner-friendly essential French phrases, which will help those who are always curious to learn more.  So if you are a student, a learner, or an explorer who likes to learn new skills or languages, you are at the right page. This blog of mine will definitely help you to know and learn some of the most common and useful French phrases every beginner should know. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before delving deeper into knowing some of the amazing beginner-friendly, useful French phrases, let me first introduce you to the French language. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learning French<\/a><\/strong> comes with great opportunities, as French is an official language in 29 countries and across multiple continents, such as France, Canada, Belgium, Madagascar, and many more. So if you learn some of the basics or essential French phrases, you can do much more than you think; you can speak with about 300 million people. If you’re planning to visit any of the French-speaking countries, you will have easy access to many things, and your trip will be more peaceful, and you will be confident and comfortable.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here Are Some Common, Useful French Verbs and Nouns To Learn, Broken Down By Categories To Help You Memorize Them Faster:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Greetings and Polite Expression<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

These are some absolute basics that you will use in every interaction you have with French-speaking people.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1.<\/strong><\/td>Bonjour<\/td>Hello, Hi, or Good Morning. <\/td><\/tr>
2.<\/strong><\/td>Salut<\/td>Hi and bye (informal).  <\/td><\/tr>
3. <\/strong><\/td>Au revoir<\/td>Goodbye.<\/td><\/tr>
4. <\/strong><\/td>S’il vous pla\u00eet<\/td>Please (Formal).<\/td><\/tr>
5.<\/strong><\/td>Merci<\/td>Thank you.<\/td><\/tr>
6.<\/strong><\/td>De rien<\/td>You’re welcome.<\/td><\/tr>
7.<\/strong><\/td>Pardon<\/td>Sorry.<\/td><\/tr>
8.<\/strong><\/td>Excusez-moi.<\/td>Excuse me.<\/td><\/tr>
9.<\/strong><\/td>Oui<\/td>Yes.<\/td><\/tr>
10.<\/strong><\/td>Non<\/td>No.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

2. Subject Pronouns<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

These words will help you to specify \u201cwho\u201d is doing the action. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

11.<\/strong><\/td>Je<\/td>I.<\/td><\/tr>
12.<\/strong><\/td>Tu<\/td>You (informal & singular).<\/td><\/tr>
13.<\/strong><\/td>ll \/ Elle<\/td>He & She.<\/td><\/tr>
14.<\/strong><\/td>Vous<\/td>You (formal & plural).<\/td><\/tr>
15.<\/strong><\/td>Nous<\/td>We.<\/td><\/tr>
16.<\/strong><\/td>lls \/ Elles<\/td>They (masculine & feminine).<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

3. The \u201cBig Four\u201d Verbs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

These are the most used verbs in the French Language.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

17.<\/strong><\/td>\u00eatre<\/td>To Be.<\/td><\/tr>
18.<\/strong><\/td>Avoir<\/td>To have.<\/td><\/tr>
19.<\/strong><\/td>Fair<\/td>To do \/ to make.<\/td><\/tr>
20.<\/strong><\/td>Aller<\/td>To go<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

4. Common Nouns & Adjectives<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

These are some of the most basic and common nouns and adjectives, which you will be using daily in French-speaking countries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

21.<\/strong><\/td>Homme <\/td>Man.<\/td><\/tr>
22.<\/strong><\/td>Femme<\/td>Woman.<\/td><\/tr>
23.<\/strong><\/td>Ami(e)<\/td>Friend.<\/td><\/tr>
24.<\/strong><\/td>Temps<\/td>Time\/Weather.<\/td><\/tr>
25.<\/strong><\/td>Jour<\/td>Day.<\/td><\/tr>
26.<\/strong><\/td>Bon \/ Bonne<\/td>Good.<\/td><\/tr>
27.<\/strong><\/td>Grand<\/td>Big.<\/td><\/tr>
28.<\/strong><\/td>Petit<\/td>Small.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Here Are Some 30 Important French Phrases That Every Beginner Should Know. Broken Down By Categories To Help You Memorize Them Faster: <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

These phrases will help to have some small conversation; they are more than just one-word phrases and will definitely help you to sound more natural. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Politeness & Social Grace<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
1.<\/strong><\/td>Je vous en prie<\/td>You’re welcome (formal\u2014very polite).<\/td><\/tr>
2.<\/strong><\/td>Pas de probl`eme <\/td>No problem.<\/td><\/tr>
3.<\/strong><\/td>Ce n’est pas grave<\/td>It\u2019s no big deal \/ it doesn\u2019t matter.<\/td><\/tr>
4.<\/strong><\/td>Excusez-moi de vous d\u00e9ranger.<\/td>Sorry to bother you.<\/td><\/tr>
5.<\/strong><\/td>Bon app\u00e9tit.<\/td>Enjoy your meal.<\/td><\/tr>
6.<\/strong><\/td>Sant\u00e9`!<\/td>Cheers! (To your health). <\/td><\/tr>
7.<\/strong><\/td>Bonne journ\u00e9e<\/td>Have a good day.<\/td><\/tr>
8.<\/strong><\/td>Bonne soir\u00e9e.<\/td>Have a good evening.<\/td><\/tr>
9.<\/strong><\/td>A` tour `a l’heure<\/td>See you later (today).<\/td><\/tr>
10.<\/strong><\/td>A` demain<\/td>See you tomorrow. <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

2. Survival Phrases (Travel & Needs) <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
11.<\/strong><\/td>J’ai faim \/ J’ai soif<\/td>I am hungry\/I am thirsty. <\/td><\/tr>
12.<\/strong><\/td>Je suis perdu(e)<\/td>I am lost.<\/td><\/tr>
13.<\/strong><\/td>C’est par l\u00e0.<\/td>It’s over there. <\/td><\/tr>
14.<\/strong><\/td>C’est ici<\/td>It is here. <\/td><\/tr>
15.<\/strong><\/td>Je cherche\u2026<\/td>I am looking for\u2026<\/td><\/tr>
16.<\/strong><\/td>\u00c7a ne marche pas<\/td>It doesn’t work.<\/td><\/tr>
17.<\/strong><\/td>Qu\u2019est-ce que c\u2019est?<\/td>What is this?<\/td><\/tr>
18.<\/strong><\/td>Pouvez-vous m’aider?<\/td>Can you help me?<\/td><\/tr>
19.<\/strong><\/td>J’ai une question<\/td>I have a question.<\/td><\/tr>
20.<\/strong><\/td>Parlez plus lentement, s’il vous pla\u00eet.  <\/td>Speak more slowly, please. <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

3. Agreeing & Reacting<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
21.<\/strong><\/td>Bien s\u00fbr<\/td>Of course.<\/td><\/tr>
22<\/strong>.<\/strong><\/td>D’accord<\/td>Okay \/ Agreed. <\/td><\/tr>
23.<\/strong><\/td>C’est vrai<\/td>That’s true. \/ Is that true?<\/td><\/tr>
24.<\/strong><\/td>Moi aussi<\/td>Me too.<\/td><\/tr>
25.<\/strong><\/td>Pas du tout<\/td>Not at all. <\/td><\/tr>
26.<\/strong><\/td>C’est bon<\/td>It’s good (or \u201cThat’s enough,\u201d depending on context).<\/td><\/tr>
27.<\/strong><\/td>C’est difficile<\/td>It is difficult.<\/td><\/tr>
28.<\/strong><\/td>C’est facile<\/td>It is easy.<\/td><\/tr>
29.<\/strong><\/td>Pourquoi pas ?<\/td>Why not?<\/td><\/tr>
30.<\/strong><\/td>Je ne pense pas <\/td>I don’t think so. <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Here Are Some Short, French Sentences That Every Beginner Should Know. Broken Down By Categories To Help You Memorise Them Faster: <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Introduction & Small Talk<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Sr. No<\/td>French Sentences<\/td>English Sentences. <\/td><\/tr>
1.<\/td>Je m’appelle [Name].<\/td>My name is [Name].<\/td><\/tr>
2.<\/td>Comment \u00e7a va?<\/td>How are you?<\/td><\/tr>
3.<\/td>\u00c7a va bien, merci.<\/td>I am doing well, thank you.<\/td><\/tr>
4.<\/td>Enchant\u00e9(e).<\/td>Nice to meet you.<\/td><\/tr>
5.<\/td>D’o\u00f9 venez-vous ?<\/td>Where are you from?<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

2. Language & Understanding<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

These are your \u201clife-saving\u201d French phrases when you get stuck. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sr. No<\/td>French Sentences<\/td>English Sentences.  <\/td><\/tr>
6.<\/td>Je ne comprends pas.<\/td>I don’t understand. <\/td><\/tr>
7.<\/td>Parlez-vous anglais?<\/td>Do you speak English?<\/td><\/tr>
8.<\/td>Pouvez-vous r\u00e9p\u00e9ter, s’il vous pla\u00eet ?<\/td>Can you repeat that, please?<\/td><\/tr>
9.<\/td>Je ne sais pas.<\/td>I don\u2019t know. <\/td><\/tr>
10.<\/td>Comment dit-on \u201c__\u201d en fran\u00e7ais ? <\/td>How do you say \u201c___\u201d in French? <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

3. Needs & Transactions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

These phrases and sentences will help you in your shopping, restaurants, travels, and many other places, too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

no.<\/td>French Sentences<\/td>English Sentences.<\/td><\/tr>
11.<\/td>Je voudrais un caf\u00e9.<\/td>I would like a coffee. (You can replace \u201cun caf\u00e9\u201d with any other noun too.<\/td><\/tr>
12.<\/td>Combien \u00e7a co\u00fbte?<\/td>How much does it cost?<\/td><\/tr>
13.<\/td>L’addition, s’il vous pla\u00eet. <\/td>The check\/bill, please.<\/td><\/tr>
14.<\/td>O\u00f9 sont les toilettes? <\/td>Where is the bathroom?<\/td><\/tr>
15.<\/td>J’ai besoin d’aide.<\/td>I need help.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Quick Learning Tips: <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Just reading and learning basic French phrases<\/strong> won’t be enough for you; you must practice them every day. Here are a few tips for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n