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Survival Phrases

The exact phrases you need for real life abroad — with practice dialogues and audio, for every level.

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Emergencies & Safety

Getting help fast when something goes wrong.

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Calling Emergency Services

Use these essential phrases to confidently call for help, describe an emergency situation, and answer a dispatcher's questions.

B1

A Medical Emergency

Use these phrases to act quickly and communicate effectively during a medical emergency in a French-speaking environment.

B1

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.

A1

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.

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Asking for Help

Use these essential phrases to ask locals for help, directions, or clarification when you are lost or confused.

B1

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.

B1

Reporting a Crime

Essential phrases to report an incident, give a statement, and handle the immediate aftermath at a French police station.

B1

Fire & Evacuation

Use these phrases to alert others, navigate to safety, and coordinate an evacuation during a fire emergency.

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Fire & Evacuation

Essential phrases for raising the alarm, evacuating safely, and checking on others during a fire.