Vocabulary | Phrases | Grammar |
These are expressions used when giving or getting directions in French. Very useful when trying to find your way around or when lost.
| Excuse me! (to ask someone): Excusez-moi! |
| Can you show me?: Pouvez-vous m'indiquer? |
| I'm lost: Je suis perdu(e) |
| I'm not from here: Je ne suis pas d'ici |
| Can I help you?: Puis-je vous aider? |
| Can you help me?: Pouvez-vous m'aider? |
| It's near here: Il est près d'ici |
| It's far from here: Il est loin d'ici |
| Go straight: Allez tout droit |
| Turn left: Tournez à gauche |
| Turn right: Tournez à droite |
| One moment please!: Un moment, s'il vous plaît! |
| Come with me!: Venez avec moi! |
| How can I get to the museum? : Pour aller au musée? |
| How long does it take to get there?: Ça prend combien de temps pour y aller? |
| Downtown (city center): Le centre-ville |
The following are words which might be used alone or in combination with other words to ask or give directions.
| Near: Près | |
| Far: Loin | |
| Right: à droite | |
| Left: à gauche |
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| Straight: Tout droit | |
| There: là | |
| Here: ici | |
| To walk: marcher |
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| To drive: conduire / aller en voiture | |
| To turn: Tourner | |
| Traffic light: Les feux |
We hope you will not need to ask for directions in French. If you do need help then the above sentences are essential. Check our menu above to select another topic or click the "Next" button to view the next lesson.
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