A stylish, pocket-size phrasebook perfect for business travelers, backpackers, sightseers, and anyone who wants to keep their French close at hand
 
Penguin’s French phrasebook includes a wealth of useful words and expressions essential to travelers of all kinds, spelled out phonetically and arranged in sections to help you deal with specific situations and needs as they arise. After a primer on basic grammar and a quick pronunciation guide, you’ll find statements and questions like:
 
• Does the hotel have wi-fi? A l’hôtel, y a-t-il la WiFi? (a lo-tel ee-ya-teel la wee-fee)
• My luggage has not arrived. Mes bagages ne sont pas arrivés. (may ba-gazh ner son pa za-ree-vay)
• How much does the tour cost? Combien coûte la visite? (kon-byan koot la vee-zeet)
• May I see the wine list, please? Pourrais-je voir la carte des vins, s’il vous plaît. (poo-rezh vwar la kart day van, seel-voo-ple)
• Does anyone here speak English? Est-ce que quelqu’un parle anglais ici? (es-ker kel-ken parl ahn-gle ee-see)
 
Some of the French phrases are marked with an asterisk, giving an indication of the kind of reply you might get to your questions, and of questions you may be asked in turn.
 
With an elegant cover and easy-to-read design that are the hallmarks of Penguin Books, this essential reference will have you feeling at home no matter where your travels take you.
Jill Norman created the Penguin Cookery Library in the 1960s and 1970s, bringing many first-class authors to the list. She has written several award-winning books on food and cookery, and is a leading authority on the use of herbs and spices. She is the literary trustee of the Elizabeth David estate, and was Mrs. David’s publisher for many years. View titles by Jill Norman
Named by FluentU as one of top six French phrasebooks in the market

“Penguin has a great hold on the foreign language market and has produced a guide with everything you need!”—FluentU
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A stylish, pocket-size phrasebook perfect for business travelers, backpackers, sightseers, and anyone who wants to keep their French close at hand
 
Penguin’s French phrasebook includes a wealth of useful words and expressions essential to travelers of all kinds, spelled out phonetically and arranged in sections to help you deal with specific situations and needs as they arise. After a primer on basic grammar and a quick pronunciation guide, you’ll find statements and questions like:
 
• Does the hotel have wi-fi? A l’hôtel, y a-t-il la WiFi? (a lo-tel ee-ya-teel la wee-fee)
• My luggage has not arrived. Mes bagages ne sont pas arrivés. (may ba-gazh ner son pa za-ree-vay)
• How much does the tour cost? Combien coûte la visite? (kon-byan koot la vee-zeet)
• May I see the wine list, please? Pourrais-je voir la carte des vins, s’il vous plaît. (poo-rezh vwar la kart day van, seel-voo-ple)
• Does anyone here speak English? Est-ce que quelqu’un parle anglais ici? (es-ker kel-ken parl ahn-gle ee-see)
 
Some of the French phrases are marked with an asterisk, giving an indication of the kind of reply you might get to your questions, and of questions you may be asked in turn.
 
With an elegant cover and easy-to-read design that are the hallmarks of Penguin Books, this essential reference will have you feeling at home no matter where your travels take you.

Author

Jill Norman created the Penguin Cookery Library in the 1960s and 1970s, bringing many first-class authors to the list. She has written several award-winning books on food and cookery, and is a leading authority on the use of herbs and spices. She is the literary trustee of the Elizabeth David estate, and was Mrs. David’s publisher for many years. View titles by Jill Norman

Praise

Named by FluentU as one of top six French phrasebooks in the market

“Penguin has a great hold on the foreign language market and has produced a guide with everything you need!”—FluentU

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