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10 French phrases for asking for directions
Navigate French streets with confidence! Master these essential phrases to always find your way.
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Getting lost is part of the adventure, but it doesn't have to be stressful. Knowing a few key French phrases will help you ask for directions and get back on track. Whether you're looking for a famous landmark or just your hotel, these phrases will help you communicate your needs clearly to locals.
What this lesson covers
Core French words for everyday conversation.
English meanings, pronunciation hints, and tap-to-hear audio.
A quick flashcard flow and quiz to make the words stick.
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Learn the first set, listen out loud, then move into the full list below.
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Où est... ?
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- Excusez-moi, pourriez-vous m'aider, s'il vous plaît ?ex-koo-zay mwah, poo-ree-ay voo may-day, seel voo pleh?Excuse me, could you help me, please?
- Où est... ?oo eh...?Where is...?
- Je cherche...zhuh sher-sh...?I am looking for...
- ...la gare....lah gar....the train station.
- ...la station de métro....lah sta-see-on duh may-tro....the metro station.
- ...un distributeur automatique....uh(n) dees-tree-boo-tur oh-toh-mah-teek....an ATM.
- C'est loin d'ici ?seh lwahn dan-see?Is it far from here?
- Et comment puis-je aller à... ?eh koh-mahn pwee zhuh ah-lay ah...?And how can I get to...?
- Pouvez-vous me montrer sur la carte ?poo-vay voo muh mon-tray soor lah cart?Can you show me on the map?
- Merci beaucoup !mehr-see boh-koo!Thank you very much!
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