Survival Phrases
The exact phrases you need for real life abroad — with practice dialogues and audio, for every level.
Banking & Daily Admin
Banks, post office, phone, and internet.
Opening a Bank Account
Use these phrases when you visit a bank in France to open an account and select a card.
ATMs & Getting Cash
Use these basic phrases when you need to find a French cash machine, withdraw money, or handle card issues.
ATMs & Getting Cash
Use these phrases when you need to find an ATM, withdraw cash, or handle card issues in France.
Exchanging Money
Use these phrases when you need to exchange foreign currency at a bank or a dedicated exchange office.
Exchanging Money
Use these phrases when you need to exchange foreign currency at a bank or exchange office.
At the Post Office
Use these essential French phrases when you need to send letters or packages at the post office.
At the Post Office
Use these phrases when you need to send letters or parcels and manage mailing services at a French post office.
Getting a Phone / SIM Card
Use these phrases when you need to purchase a local SIM card or set up a mobile data plan in a French-speaking country.
Getting a Phone / SIM Card
Use these phrases when you need to buy a prepaid SIM card, choose a mobile data plan, and register your phone line in France.
Filing a Complaint
Use these phrases when you need to file a formal complaint at a French bank or administrative office.
Getting a Library Card
Use these phrases when you need to sign up for a library card and understand the rules for borrowing books and using internet services.
Getting a Library Card
Use these phrases when you want to sign up for a library card and understand the library rules.