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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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ALL TOPICS Greetings & Socializing Eating & Drinking Out Travel & Transport Hotels & Accommodation Shopping & Money Health & Pharmacy Banking & Daily Admin Renting & Housing Everyday Services Emergencies & Safety Work & Study

Everyday Services

Hairdresser, laundry, gym, and appointments.

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At the Hairdresser

These phrases will help you explain exactly how you want your hair cut, styled, or colored at a French salon.

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Laundry & Dry Cleaning

Use these practical phrases at the dry cleaners or laundromat to drop off your clothes, point out stains, and arrange for pick-up.

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Joining a Gym

These are the essential phrases you need to understand membership options, ask about trial sessions, and sign up at a French gym.

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Booking an Appointment

Use these phrases to confidently book, confirm, reschedule, or cancel appointments for everyday services like haircuts or medical visits.

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At the Mechanic

These phrases will help you explain car problems, ask for an estimate, and handle the bill at a French garage.

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Spa, Nails & Massage

These phrases will help you book treatments, communicate your preferences, and ensure you stay comfortable during your next visit to a French spa or salon.

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Tailor & Alterations

Essential phrases for communicating with a tailor or seamstress about alterations, fittings, and pricing in French.