Survival Phrases
The exact phrases you need for real life abroad — with practice dialogues and audio, for every level.
Practice pronunciationEmergencies & Safety
Getting help fast when something goes wrong.
Calling Emergency Services
Use these essential phrases to confidently call for help, describe an emergency situation, and answer a dispatcher's questions.
A Medical Emergency
Use these phrases to act quickly and communicate effectively during a medical emergency in a French-speaking environment.
Lost or Stolen Items
Use these phrases to report a lost or stolen item, speak with the police, and take the necessary steps to replace your documents.
Asking for Help
Use these essential phrases to ask for help, explain that you are lost, and ask people to repeat or slow down in French.
Asking for Help
Use these essential phrases to ask locals for help, directions, or clarification when you are lost or confused.
Car Accident or Breakdown
Use these phrases to navigate a car accident or vehicle breakdown, from checking on passengers to calling for help and exchanging insurance details.
Reporting a Crime
Essential phrases to report an incident, give a statement, and handle the immediate aftermath at a French police station.
Fire & Evacuation
Use these phrases to alert others, navigate to safety, and coordinate an evacuation during a fire emergency.
Fire & Evacuation
Essential phrases for raising the alarm, evacuating safely, and checking on others during a fire.