Survival Phrases
The exact phrases you need for real life abroad — with practice dialogues and audio, for every level.
Travel & Transport
Airports, trains, taxis, and getting around.
Checking in at the Airport
Use these phrases when checking in for your flight and dropping off your bags at the airport.
Checking in at the Airport
Use these phrases when you check in for a flight at the airport.
Going Through Security
Use these phrases when you go through airport security in a French-speaking country.
Going Through Security
Use these intermediate phrases to navigate airport security checkpoints smoothly by communicating effectively with officers.
Customs & Immigration
Use these phrases when passing through airport customs and immigration to explain your travel plans clearly.
Customs & Immigration
Use these practical phrases when you go through customs and immigration control at a French-speaking destination.
Reporting Lost Luggage
Use these practical French phrases at the airport baggage service counter if your checked luggage did not arrive.
Buying Train Tickets
Use these phrases when purchasing train tickets and navigating the station during your travels in France.
Buying Train Tickets
Use these phrases when you need to buy train tickets at a station in France.
Buying Train Tickets
Use these basic French phrases when you buy train tickets at a station.
Using Buses & the Metro
Use these phrases when navigating the metro network and taking city buses in France.
Using Buses & the Metro
Use these phrases to buy tickets and navigate the metro or bus.
Using Buses & the Metro
Use these phrases to navigate public transportation, buy tickets, and find your way on buses and the metro.
Taking a Taxi or Rideshare
Use these phrases when you need to navigate a taxi or rideshare trip in a French-speaking city.
Taking a Taxi or Rideshare
Use these practical phrases when you need to travel by taxi or rideshare in a French-speaking country.
Taking a Taxi or Rideshare
Use these simple phrases to communicate with your driver when you take a taxi or rideshare.
Asking for Directions
Use these essential phrases when you need to ask for directions or find local landmarks in French.
Asking for Directions
Use these phrases to ask for directions and navigate around a French-speaking city.
Asking for Directions
Use these phrases when you need to ask locals for directions or clarify how to reach your destination.
Renting a Car
Use these essential phrases when picking up, inspecting, or returning a rental car in a French-speaking country.
On the Plane
Use these phrases to communicate with the crew and other passengers during your flight.
On the Plane
Use these basic phrases to communicate during your flight.
On the Plane
Use these practical phrases to communicate with the cabin crew and other passengers during your flight.
Missed or Delayed Connection
Use these phrases when you miss your train or flight and need to arrange rebooking or compensation.
At the Tourist Office
Use these practical phrases when visiting a tourist information office to ask for directions, recommendations, and local attraction tickets.
At the Tourist Office
Use these phrases when you visit a tourist information center to ask for maps, directions, and recommendations.
Renting a Bike or Scooter
Use these phrases when renting a bicycle or scooter during your travels.
Renting a Bike or Scooter
Use these phrases when you want to rent a bicycle or a scooter in a French-speaking city.