English–French dictionary
Translate English words into French, and French into English. Each entry shows gender, part of speech, example sentences and how the word is actually used — not just a bare equivalent.
French → English
Look up a French word and see what it means in English.
Common Phrases
Dining
I would like...
Je voudrais...
The bill, please
L'addition, s'il vous plaît
Emergency
Call the police
Appelez la police
I need a doctor
J'ai besoin d'un médecin
Everyday
Thank you very much
Merci beaucoup
I'm sorry
Je suis désolé
Male speaker; a woman says "désolée".
How are you?
Conversational
Comment allez-vous ?
I'm fine, thank you
Conversational
Je vais bien, merci
What's your name?
Conversational
Comment vous appelez-vous ?
My name is...
Conversational
Je m'appelle...
Nice to meet you
Conversational
Enchanté
Male speaker; a woman says "enchantée".
I don't understand
Je ne comprends pas
Can you help me?
Pouvez-vous m'aider ?
What time is it?
Conversational
Quelle heure est-il ?
Greetings
Good afternoon
Bon après-midi
See you later
Conversational
À plus tard
Shopping
How much does this cost?
Combien ça coûte ?
Travel
Do you speak English?
Parlez-vous anglais ?
Where is the bathroom?
Où sont les toilettes ?
Where is the train station?
Où est la gare ?
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