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