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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

Travel & Transport

Airports, trains, taxis, and getting around.

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Checking in at the Airport

Use these phrases when checking in at the airport to handle your bags, choose a seat, and find your gate.

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Going Through Security

Use these phrases to navigate airport security, follow instructions, and ask questions about your belongings.

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Customs & Immigration

Use these phrases to confidently answer questions from customs and immigration officers when arriving in a French-speaking country.

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Buying Train Tickets

Use these practical phrases to confidently buy tickets and ask for information at a French train station.

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Using Buses & the Metro

These essential phrases will help you confidently buy tickets, find the right route, and navigate buses and the metro.

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Taking a Taxi or Rideshare

Use these phrases to catch a taxi, tell the driver where you are going, ask about the price, and request drop-off details.

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Asking for Directions

Use these phrases to ask for directions, understand where to go, and confirm you heard correctly when navigating a French-speaking city.

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On the Plane

Use these phrases on a plane — from boarding and finding your seat to asking the crew for help or swapping places.

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At the Tourist Office

Use these phrases when you walk into a tourist office to get maps, find out about sights, ask about tickets, and get directions.

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Renting a Bike or Scooter

These phrases will help you rent a bike or scooter, ask about prices and deposits, and figure out the app and parking.