French Today
French Today is a practical, modern guide to spoken French for travelers, learners, and anyone who wants to sound natural. This guide focuses on useful expressions, everyday vocabulary, and cultural tips that make French easier and more fun to learn.
Key Expressions
Key expressions cover common situations like greetings, ordering, asking for directions, and polite phrases. Learning these set phrases helps you communicate quickly and shows that you know how to behave in France.
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| French Example | English Translation |
|---|---|
| 🏨 Avez-vous une chambre disponible ce soir ? | Do you have a room available tonight? |
| 🗝️ Voici ma réservation. | Here is my reservation. |
| 🧳 Y a-t-il un endroit pour laisser les bagages ? | Is there a place to leave luggage? |
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Useful Vocabulary
Useful vocabulary sections group words by theme, such as food, transportation, numbers, and money. This makes it simple to learn the words you need for real-life situations.
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| French Example | English Translation |
|---|---|
| 🗝️ une clé | a key |
| 🛏️ une chambre | a room |
| 🧴 des toilettes | restrooms |
| 📍 une adresse | an address |
| 🕒 une heure | a time |
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Pronunciation Tips
Pronunciation tips explain sounds that are tricky for English speakers, like nasal vowels and the French r. Short exercises help you practice so you can be understood more easily.
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| French Example | English Translation |
|---|---|
| Avez-vous [ave vu] | Do you have |
| une chambre [yn ʃɑ̃bʁ] | a room |
| disponible ce soir [dispɔnibl sə swaʁ] | available tonight |
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Cultural Notes
Cultural notes highlight important customs, like how to greet someone, when to use vous versus tu, and dining etiquette. Understanding these makes your interactions smoother and more natural.
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| French Example | English Translation |
|---|---|
| 🛎️ Le concierge de l’hôtel connaît souvent les meilleurs restaurants. | The hotel concierge often knows the best restaurants. |
| 🧳 Les bagages peuvent être laissés à la consigne. | Luggage can be left at the cloakroom. |
| 📅 Il est courant de réserver sa chambre à l’avance. | It is common to book your room in advance. |
Summary
French Today teaches practical spoken French through key expressions, useful vocabulary, pronunciation tips, and cultural insights. It’s designed for learners who want to speak like a local and enjoy their time in France.
Last updated: Sun Sep 14, 2025