When you're talking in French and you need a little help understanding something, don't worry! Here are some easy phrases that can save the day:

1. Basic Clarification:

   • "Peux-tu répéter, s'il te plaît?" (Can you repeat that, please?)
   • "Je n'ai pas bien compris." (I didn’t really understand.)

2. Requesting Specifics:

   • "Qu'est-ce que tu veux dire par...?" (What do you mean by...?)
   • "Peux-tu expliquer un peu plus?" (Can you explain that a bit more?)

3. Summarizing for Confirmation:

   • "Donc, si je comprends bien..." (So, if I understand correctly...)
   • "En d'autres termes, tu veux dire que...?" (In other words, you mean that...?)

4. Contextual Questions:

   • "À quoi tu fais référence?" (What are you talking about?)
   • "De quel sujet parles-tu?" (What topic are you discussing?)

Using these phrases can really help you when things get tricky in a conversation. They show that you care and want to understand better. Plus, it’s a great way to practice your French in everyday talks!