Important Phrases to Use in French Conversation

1. Basic Sentence Structure

• Always use subject-verb-object:
  • For example: Je mange une pomme. (I eat an apple.)

2. Asking Questions

• You can change your voice for yes/no questions:
  • For example: Tu viens? (Are you coming?)
• You can also use est-ce que:
  • For example: Est-ce que tu aimes le chocolat? (Do you like chocolate?)

3. Saying No

• Use ne...pas to make sentences negative:
  • For example: Je ne comprends pas. (I do not understand.)

4. Making Sentences Longer

• Use connectors like:
  • et (and), mais (but), ou (or)
  • For example: J’aime le football, mais je préfère le basket. (I like football, but I prefer basketball.)

5. Common Phrases for Daily Use

• Greeting and basic phrases:
  • Bonjour! (Hello!)
  • Merci! (Thank you!)
  • Excusez-moi! (Excuse me!)
  • Quelle heure est-il? (What time is it?)
  • Où sont les toilettes? (Where is the bathroom?)

Using these phrases will help you talk better in everyday French!