SURVIVAL FRENCH - BASIC FRENCH VOCABULARY PHRASES
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TOPIC: SURVIVAL FRENCH
In this lesson, we will learn common French phrases of courtesy.
I know, I know, we've all heard these outrageous stories from tourists in France about their rude waiters and moody taxi drivers. But whether they are true or not, let me just say that this representation is far from the norm.
The French people take great pride in a history imbued with chivalric values and a fondness for social mutual respect. Try it, use the following phrases of courtesy and see how the French men and women open the doors to their hearts to you.
1. PREVIEW: WORDS & PHRASES

1. Je ne comprends pas le français.
I don't understand French.

2. Je ne sais pas.
I don't know.

3. Qu'est-ce que vous avez dit?
What did you say?

4. Je ne parle pas le français.
I do not speak French

5. Pourriez-vous répéter cela, s'il-vous-plaît?
Could you repeat that, please?

6. Pourriez-vous parler plus lentement?
Could you speak more slowly?

7. Ecrivez-le, s'il-vous-plaît.
Please write it down.

8. Je ne comprends pas ce que vous avez dit.
I don't understand what you said.

9. Je ne comprends pas ce que vous voulez dire.
I don't understand what you mean.

10. Parlez-vous français?
Do you speak French?
2. PRACTICE: CARD SETS + QUIZZES
3. CONNECT: QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
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