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Useful phrases in French

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Useful French Phrases for Beginners

If you're starting to learn French, it's essential to start with some basic phrases that can help you communicate in everyday situations. Here are some useful French phrases for beginners:

Greetings

Bonjour - Hello
Bonsoir - Good night
Salut - Hi
Au revoir - Farewell

Courtesy Phrases

Merci - Thank you
Je vous en prie - You're welcome
S'il vous plaît - Please
Excusez-moi - Excuse me

Presentation

Je m'appelle... - My name is...
Comment vous appelez-vous? - What's your name?
Enchanté(e) - Nice to meet you

Useful Phrases in Restaurants

Je voudrais... - I would like...
La carte, s'il vous plaît - The menu, please
L'addition, s'il vous plaît - The bill, please

Emergencies

Aidez-moi - Help me
Je suis perdu(e) - I am lost
Où sont les toilettes? - Where is the bathroom?

These are just a few basic French phrases that can be useful for beginners. Remember, practice is the key to becoming fluent in any language. So practice these phrases regularly and try to use them in everyday conversations to improve your French language skills.

Now answer the exercise about the content:

_What is the correct translation for the phrase "Je voudrais..." in French?

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The correct translation for 'Je voudrais...' is 'I would like...'. This phrase is commonly used in French to express a polite request or desire. It is listed under 'Useful Phrases in Restaurants' in the text, confirming its definition as a polite way to ask for something.

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