10 essential French phrases for making plans with friends
Master French to effortlessly arrange hangouts with your friends. Learn common phrases for suggesting, accepting, and declining plans.
Making plans with friends is a cornerstone of social life anywhere, and France is no exception. Knowing how to suggest an outing, ask about availability, or propose an activity is key to connecting with French speakers. This phrase pack will equip you with the essential vocabulary to navigate these conversations smoothly. From inviting someone to the cinema to suggesting a casual coffee, these phrases will help you build rapport and enjoy more social opportunities in French.
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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Words 1–10
- Ça te dit d'aller...?sah TEE DEE dah-lay...?How about going...?
- On pourrait aller... à...on poo-ree-ay ah-lay... ah...We could go... to...
- Est-ce que tu es libre...?est-SKUH tyoo ay LEE-bruh...?Are you free...?
- Quand est-ce qu'on se voit?kon est-SKON suh VWAH?When should we see each other?
- Je suis partant(e)!zhuh swee par-TON(tuh)!I'm in!
- Ça marche!sah MARSH!That works!
- J'adorerais, mais...zhah-door-RAY, may...I'd love to, but...
- Je ne suis pas disponible.zhuh nuh swee PAH des-poh-NEE-bluh.I'm not available.
- On se retrouve à quelle heure?on suh ruh-TROOV ah kel UR?What time should we meet?
- À plus tard!ah ploo TAR!See you later!
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