French Language Lessons
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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
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French Conversation for Beginners: 5 Everyday Dialogues You'll Actually Use
Five short French conversations for beginners, from greeting a neighbour 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

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

Number of guests
Restaurant reservations

Checking table availability for specific dates and times.
Restaurant reservations

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

Check in counter
At the airport

Common vocab and phrases
At the airport

Boarding at the gate
At the airport

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)
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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

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

French brand names
Brand names

Recently watched anime
Talking about anime

Favorite anime genres
Talking about anime

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

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)

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)

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)

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

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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