🛍️ In stores

  1. "Bonjour, je voudrais une baguette, s’il vous plaît."

    (/bɔ̃.ʒuʁ ʒə vu.dʁɛ yn ba.ɡɛt sil vu plɛ/)

    👉 When you buy bread at the bakery.

    = Hello, I would like a baguette, please.
     

  2. "Combien ça coûte ?"

    (/kɔ̃.bjɛ̃ sa kut/)

    👉 When you want to know the price of a product.

    = How much does it cost?
     

  3. "Je voudrais payer par carte."

    (/ʒə vu.dʁɛ pe.je paʁ kaʁt/)

    👉 When you pay for your purchases.

    = I would like to pay by card.
     

  4. "Est-ce que vous prenez la carte bancaire ?"

    (/ɛs kə vu pʁə.ne la kaʁt bɑ̃.kɛʁ/)

    👉 To check if the store accepts cards.

    = Do you take credit cards?
     

  5. "Je peux avoir une facture, s’il vous plaît ?"

    (/ʒə pø a.vwaʁ yn fak.tyʁ sil vu plɛ/)

    👉 When you need an invoice for your purchase.

    = Can I have an invoice, please?

 

🏛️ At the town hall

  1. "Où se trouve la mairie ?"

    (/u sə tʁuv la mɛ.ʁi/)

    👉 When you are looking for the town hall in your city.

    = Where is the town hall?
     

  2. "Je dois m’inscrire à la sécurité sociale."

    (/ʒə dwa mɛ̃s.kʁiʁ a la se.ky.ʁi.te sɔ.sjal/)

    👉 When you handle administrative procedures.

    = I need to register for social security.
     

  3. "Quels papiers faut-il fournir ?"

    (/kɛl pa.pje fo til fuʁ.niʁ/)

    👉 When you ask which documents are needed.

    = Which papers are required?
     

  4. "Je ne comprends pas ce formulaire."

    (/ʒə nə kɔ̃.pʁɑ̃ pa sə fɔʁ.my.lɛʁ/)

    👉 When you have trouble with administrative forms.

    = I don’t understand this form.
     

  5. "Je dois prendre un rendez-vous en ligne ?"

    (/ʒə dwa pʁɑ̃dʁ ɛ̃ ʁɑ̃.de.vu ɑ̃ liɲ/)

    👉 When you’re not sure about the procedure.

    = Do I need to book an appointment online?

 

🏥 At the doctor’s

  1. "Je cherche un médecin / une pharmacie."

    (/ʒə ʃɛʁʃ ɛ̃ med.sɛ̃ / yn faʁ.ma.si/)

    👉 When you need medical care.

    = I’m looking for a doctor / a pharmacy.
     

  2. "C’est une urgence."

    (/sɛ‿tyn yʁ.ʒɑ̃s/)

    👉 To explain that it’s an emergency.

    = It’s an emergency.
     

  3. "J’ai besoin d’un rendez-vous, s’il vous plaît."

    (/ʒe bə.zwɛ̃ dɛ̃ ʁɑ̃.de.vu sil vu plɛ/)

    👉 To ask for a medical appointment.

    = I need an appointment, please.
     

  4. "Pouvez-vous me conseiller un médecin généraliste ?"

    (/pu.ve vu mə kɔ̃.se.je ɛ̃ med.sɛ̃ ʒe.ne.ʁa.list/)

    👉 When you’re looking for a family doctor.

    = Can you recommend a general practitioner?
     

  5. "Je ne suis pas dans mon assiette aujourd’hui."

    (/ʒə nə sɥi pa dɑ̃ mɔ̃ na.sjɛt o.ʒuʁ.dɥi/)

    👉 To say you’re not feeling well.

    = I don’t feel well today.

 

🏘️ With neighbors

  1. "Je suis nouveau/nouvelle dans le quartier."

    (/ʒə sɥi nu.vo / nu.vɛl dɑ̃ lə kaʁ.tje/)

    👉 To introduce yourself to your neighbors.

    = I’m new in the neighborhood.
     

  2. "Excusez-moi, cette place est libre ?"

    (/ɛks.ky.ze mwa sɛt plas ɛ li.bʁ/)

    👉 Par exemple, pour demander au parking. (For example, to ask in a parking lot.)

    = Excuse me, is this spot free?
     

  3. "Merci beaucoup pour votre aide !"

    (/mɛʁ.si bo.ku puʁ vɔ.tʁ‿ɛd/)

    👉 When a neighbor helps you.

    = Thank you very much for your help!
     

  4. "Est-ce qu’il y a des associations locales ?"

    (/ɛs k‿il i‿a dez‿a.sɔ.sja.sjɔ̃ lɔ.kal/)

    👉 To find local community activities.

    = Are there local associations?
     

  5. "Je voudrais participer à une activité sportive."

    (/ʒə vu.dʁɛ paʁ.ti.si.pe a yn ak.ti.vi.te spɔʁ.tiv/)

    👉 To integrate into the neighborhood.

    = I’d like to join a sports activity.

 

🏠 Apartment hunting – with the landlord

  1. "Je cherche un appartement à louer."

    (/ʒə ʃɛʁʃ ɛ̃ na.paʁ.tə.mɑ̃ a lwe/)

    👉 When you start looking for a place to live.

    = I’m looking for an apartment to rent.
     

  2. "Est-ce que les charges sont incluses ?"

    (/ɛs kə le ʃaʁʒ sɔ̃.t‿ɛ̃.kluz/)

    👉 When you visit an apartment.

    = Are utilities included?
     

  3. "Quels documents dois-je apporter ?"

    (/kɛl dɔ.ky.mɑ̃ dwa ʒə a.pɔʁ.te/)

    👉 When the landlord asks for supporting documents.

    = Which documents should I bring?
     

  4. "Pouvez-vous m’expliquer le bail ?"

    (/pu.ve vu mɛk.spli.ke lə baj/)

    👉 When you’re signing your rental agreement.

    = Can you explain the lease to me?
     

  5. "Quand est-ce que je peux emménager ?"

    (/kɑ̃ ɛs kə ʒə pø ɑ̃.me.na.ʒe/)

    👉 To fix the move-in date.

    = When can I move in?

 

🏦 At the bank

  1. "Je voudrais ouvrir un compte bancaire."

    (/ʒə vu.dʁɛ u.vʁiʁ ɛ̃ kɔ̃t bɑ̃.kɛʁ/)

    👉 When you arrive in a new city.

    = I’d like to open a bank account.
     

  2. "Quels sont vos horaires d’ouverture ?"

    (/kɛl sɔ̃ vo.z‿ɔ.ʁɛʁ du.vɛʁ.tyʁ/)

    👉 When you want to visit the bank.

    = What are your opening hours?
     

  3. "Est-ce que je peux avoir un RIB ?"

    (/ɛs kə ʒə pø a.vwaʁ ɛ̃ ʁib/)

    👉 To give your bank account details.

    = Can I have my bank details (RIB)?
     

  4. "Comment puis-je faire un virement ?"

    (/kɔ.mɑ̃ pɥi ʒə fɛʁ ɛ̃ viʁ.mɑ̃/)

    👉 To transfer money.

    = How can I make a transfer?
     

  5. "Ma carte ne fonctionne pas."

    (/ma kaʁt nə fɔ̃k.sjɔn pa/)

    👉 When your card is blocked or declined.

    = My card isn’t working.

 

💡 With the electricity provider

  1. "Je voudrais signer un contrat d’électricité."

    (/ʒə vu.dʁɛ si.ɲe ɛ̃ kɔ̃.tʁa de.lɛk.tʁi.si.te/)

    👉 When you move into a new home.

    = I’d like to sign an electricity contract.
     

  2. "Pouvez-vous m’expliquer ma facture ?"

    (/pu.ve vu mɛk.spli.ke ma fak.tyʁ/)

    👉 When you receive your first bill.

    = Can you explain my bill?
     

  3. "Je déménage, comment transférer mon contrat ?"

    (/ʒə de.me.naʒ kɔ.mɑ̃ tʁɑ̃s.fe.ʁe mɔ̃ kɔ̃.tʁa/)

    👉 When you move to a new home.

    = I’m moving, how can I transfer my contract?
     

  4. "Quel est le délai d’activation ?"

    (/kɛl ɛ lə de.lɛ dak.ti.va.sjɔ̃/)

    👉 When you’re waiting for your electricity to be activated.

    = How long does it take to activate?
     

  5. "J’ai un problème avec le compteur."

    (/ʒe ɛ̃ pʁɔ.blɛm a.vɛk lə kɔ̃.tœʁ/)

    👉 When the electricity isn’t working properly.

    = I have a problem with the meter.

 

🌐 With the internet provider

  1. "Je voudrais installer une box internet."

    (/ʒə vu.dʁɛ ɛ̃s.ta.le yn bɔks ɛ̃.tɛʁ.nɛt/)

    👉 When you’ve just arrived and need internet service.

    = I’d like to install an internet box.
     

  2. "Quel est le prix de l’abonnement ?"

    (/kɛl ɛ lə pʁi də la.bɔ.nə.mɑ̃/)

    👉 To ask about the price plans.

    = What is the subscription price?
     

  3. "Est-ce que le technicien doit venir chez moi ?"

    (/ɛs kə lə tɛk.ni.sjɛ̃ dwa və.niʁ ʃe mwa/)

    👉 To check if installation is done in person.

    = Does a technician need to come to my home?
     

  4. "Ma connexion est très lente."

    (/ma kɔ.nɛk.sjɔ̃ ɛ tʁɛ lɑ̃t/)

    👉 When you’re having internet issues.

    = My connection is very slow.
     

  5. "Je voudrais résilier mon abonnement."

    (/ʒə vu.dʁɛ ʁe.zi.lje mɔ̃ na.bɔ.nə.mɑ̃/)

    👉 When you’re leaving your home and want to cancel your plan.

    = I’d like to cancel my subscription.

 

🚇 Public transport

  1. "Je voudrais acheter un ticket de métro."

    (/ʒə vu.dʁɛ a.ʃə.te ɛ̃ ti.kɛ də me.tʁo/)

    👉 At the metro station.

    = I’d like to buy a metro ticket.
     

  2. "Où est la gare la plus proche ?"

    (/u ɛ la ɡaʁ la ply pʁɔʃ/)

    👉 When you’re looking for a train station.

    = Where is the nearest train station?
     

  3. "À quelle heure part le prochain train ?"

    (/a kɛl œʁ paʁ lə pʁɔ.ʃɛ̃ tʁɛ̃/)

    👉 To ask for a train schedule.

    = What time does the next train leave?
     

  4. "Ce bus va-t-il à… ?"

    (/sə bys va til a …/)

    👉 To check a destination.

    = Does this bus go to…?
     

  5. "Je voudrais recharger ma carte de transport."

    (/ʒə vu.dʁɛ ʁə.ʃaʁ.ʒe ma kaʁt də tʁɑ̃spɔʁ/)

    👉 To add credits to your transport card.

    = I’d like to recharge my transport card.

 

🗂️ Miscellaneous

  1. "Est-ce qu’il y a quelqu’un qui parle anglais ?"

    (/ɛs k‿il i a kɛl.kɛ̃ ki paʁl ɑ̃.ɡlɛ/)

    👉 When you’re lost or need help.

    = Is there someone who speaks English?
     

  2. "Je suis expatrié(e), je viens de…"

    (/ʒə sɥi ɛks.pa.tʁi.je ʒə vjɛ̃ də …/)

    👉 To introduce yourself.

    = I’m an expat, I come from…
     

  3. "Quels sont les jours fériés en France ?"

    (/kɛl sɔ̃ le ʒuʁ fe.ʁje ɑ̃ fʁɑ̃s/)

    👉 To plan your schedule.

    = What are the public holidays in France?
     

  4. "Où est la déchèterie ?"

    (/u ɛ la de.ʃɛt.ʁi/)

    👉 When you want to throw away bulky items.

    = Where is the recycling center?
     

  5. "Je dois m’inscrire pour les impôts."

    (/ʒə dwa mɛ̃s.kʁiʁ puʁ lez‿ɛ̃.po/)

    👉 To handle your tax registration.

    = I need to register for taxes.

 

There you go! You’ve just learned 50 essential phrases for everyday life in France.

💡 These are practical, real-life sentences used by French people every day — in shops, administrations, public transport, or simply between neighbors.

And now, it’s your turn!

👉 Review them regularly.

👉 Choose 3 or 4 phrases to practice this week.

👉 And most importantly: dare to use them whenever you get the chance!