Easy French Phrase Book: Over 1500 Common Phrases For Everyday Use And Travel

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an ver duh van rooj / blan / ro-ZAY / PET-ee-YAUN, seel voo PLEH) A quarter litre of beer, please Un demi, s'il-vous-plaît.

Sometimes diphthongised in Quebec French ( IPA: ɛɪ̯) i, î like s ee, but shorter and tenser ( IPA: i) o, ô, au, eau generally like b oat ( IPA: o) u, ù like a very tight, frontal "oo" sound (purse your lips as if to say "oo" as in "soon" but try to make your tongue say "ee") - ( IPA: y), uu in transcriptions, similar to the German ü. I was surprised by a few of the things that were considered to be rude in France, so I am glad they were listed here. The French phrasebook world is very rich—whatever type of language help you’re looking for, you’re covered and then some. I have to mention that it was helpful to see that some words in French have a connection with a completely different word in another language, due their origin, e.

We wanted to pick up on some French so that we could talk to the locals and understand what they were saying. For example, French Dictionary + is handy if your phrasebook doesn’t come with a dictionary already. The real jewel to this is that in the back of the book, there is a link to download a pdf packet and MP3’s that help you learn how to pronounce the words. I listen to language tapes in my car, which is a great way to pass the time while sitting in traffic!

Helping you to separate your tu from your vous, and to spot the correct greeting for any situation, the Lonely Planet guide can be an invaluable tool to use. Do not try to do this in European Francophone countries or in Canada as it will get you in worse trouble!It gives you extra practice with difficult words—and reminds you when it’s time to review what you’ve learned. The only really important one is é, which is always pronounced "ay", and changes the meaning of the word.