Chapter 1 - Basic Phrases and Words Flashcards
What does “Merci beaucoup” mean?
Thank you very much
What does “Désolé” mean?
Sorry
What does “Salut” mean?
Hi
Sometimes used as : salute, welcome, hallo, hullo, cheerio, all the best, how do you do
What does “Merci” mean?
Thank you
Sometimes used as : thank you, thanks, ta
What does “Comment êtes-vous” mean?
How are you
(❌Fun Fact: Other ways to say this in French
What does “Attendez” mean?
Wait!
Sometimes used as : hang on
What does “Bonjour” mean?
Hello
What does “Je suis—” mean?
I am—
❌(Fun fact : “je” always means “I” Sometimes it’s in the form of “j’”)
What does “Excusez-moi” mean?
Excuse me
What does “J’aime—” mean?
I like—
What does “vous” mean?
You (formal)
What does “nous” mean?
Us
We
What does “Oui” mean?
Yes
Otherwise used as : : yes, yeah, yep
What does “Non” mean?
No
Otherwise used as : no, nay, nope
What does “la vie” mean?
Life
What does “il” mean?
He
What does “Quand” mean?
When
What does “Que” mean?
What
What does “Elle” mean?
She
What does “le,” “lui,” “ça,” “ceci,” and sometimes “il” mean?
It
What does “ils” and “elles” mean?
They
What does “Bonsoir” mean?
Good evening
What does “Qui” mean?
Who
What does “Où” mean?
Where
What does “Je veux—” mean?
I want—
What does “s’il vous plaît” mean?
What does “s’il te plaît” mean?
Please (formal)
Please (informal)
What does “et” mean?
And
What does “ou” mean?
Or
What does “Pardon” mean?
Excuse me
Sorry
What does “À demain” mean?
See you tomorrow
What does “à bientôt” mean?
See you soon
What does “Bonne—” mean?
Good—
What does “Bonne chance” mean?
Good luck
What does “Au revoir” mean?
It can also be used as “Adieu”
Goodbye
& Bye
Sometimes used as : bye-bye, so long, cheerio, pip pip
What does “Bon voyage” mean?
Have a good trip
What does “Bon appétit” mean?
Enjoy your meal
When referring to a masculine singular noun, use the word ___ in front of the word.
le
When referring to a feminine singular noun, use the word ___ in front of the word
la
What words means “in, to, with”?
à
❌Fun Fact: “avec” means “with”
What does the word “beau” or “joli/e” mean?
Beautiful, pretty, fine, gorgeous
Translate “J’aime jouer au foot” into English.
I like to play soccer.
Je ne veux pas =
I do not want
Je peux =
I can
Je peux faire =
I can do it
Je me peux pas =
I cannot
What does “J’adore—” and “J’aime—” mean?
I love—
Je n’aime pas =
I do not like
Translate “à la maison” into English.
At the house
Je regrette =
I am sorry
What does “cher” mean?
Dear
What does “beaucoup l’amour” mean?
Much love
Je t’aime
I like/love you
Parlez-vous anglais?
Do you speak English?
