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Practical English to French translation guide
Use the translator above for a quick first draft, then use the notes and everyday expressions below to preserve the meaning while making the result sound natural in French.
English and French at a glance
| English | French | |
|---|---|---|
| Writing system | Latn · Aa | Latn · é ç |
| Typical word order | SVO | SVO |
| Word spacing | hello · world | bonjour · monde |
| Formality cues | you · Sir / Ms | tu · vous |
Common words and phrases in English and French
These are useful everyday expressions in a neutral or polite style. Wording may vary by country, situation, and level of formality.
| English | French |
|---|---|
| Hello | Bonjour |
| Good morning | Bonjour |
| Good evening | Bonsoir |
| Goodbye | Au revoir |
| Please | S’il vous plaît |
| Thank you | Merci |
| You’re welcome | Je vous en prie |
| Excuse me | Excusez-moi |
| I’m sorry | Je suis désolé(e) |
| How are you? | Comment allez-vous ? |
| I’m fine, thank you | Je vais bien, merci |
| Yes | Oui |
| No | Non |
| Maybe | Peut-être |
| I don’t understand | Je ne comprends pas |
| Could you repeat that, please? | Pourriez-vous répéter, s’il vous plaît ? |
| Do you speak English? | Parlez-vous anglais ? |
| I need help | J’ai besoin d’aide |
| Can you help me? | Pouvez-vous m’aider ? |
| Where is the bathroom? | Où sont les toilettes ? |
| Where is…? | Où se trouve… ? |
| How much does this cost? | Combien cela coûte ? |
| What time is it? | Quelle heure est-il ? |
| My name is… | Je m’appelle… |
| Nice to meet you | Enchanté(e) |
Before using your French translation
- Read the whole translation once for meaning instead of checking isolated words only.
- Make sure it sounds natural in French and does not copy the source word order mechanically.
- Double-check names, numbers, dates, measurements, links, and product terms.
- For legal, medical, financial, or publication-ready text, ask a qualified French speaker for a final review.