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10 essential French phrases for using public transport
Navigate French buses, trains, and metros with confidence using these key phrases.
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France boasts an excellent public transport system, and knowing a few basic phrases can make your journeys smoother and more enjoyable. Whether you're buying a ticket, asking for directions, or need to interact with a driver or fellow passenger, these expressions will help you get around effectively.
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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Merci beaucoup!
Full vocabulary list
Words 1–10
- Un billet pour...uh(n) bee-yay poorA ticket for...
- Où est le quai/arrêt...?oo eh luh kay / ah-rehWhere is platform/stop...?
- Ce bus/train va à...?suh boos / tray(n) vah ahDoes this bus/train go to...?
- À quelle heure part le prochain train?ah kel ohr pahr luh pro-sheh(n) tray(n)What time does the next train leave?
- Il faut changer à...?eel foh shah(n)-jay ahDo I need to change at...?
- Excusez-moi, où puis-je acheter une carte?ex-kew-zay mwah, oo pweej ah-shuh-tay ew(n) kahrtExcuse me, where can I buy a card?
- Combien coûte le trajet?kom-bee-eh(n) koot luh trah-jayHow much does the trip cost?
- Pour aller au centre-ville, s'il vous plaît?poor ah-lay oh sah(n)-truh veel, seel voo plehTo get to the city center, please?
- Je voudrais descendre ici.zhuh voo-dray day-sah(n)-druh ee-seeI would like to get off here.
- Merci beaucoup!mehr-see boh-kooThank you very much!
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