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• French language, Popova I., Kazakova Zh., Kovalchuk G.. Real textbook has gone through 20 editions and is a stable textbook for beginners. Its goal is to instill the skills of correct pronunciation, give a solid knowledge of the basics of grammar, develop...
• French language, Popova I., Kazakova Zh., Kovalchuk G.. This textbook has gone through 20 editions and is a stable textbook for beginners. Its goal is to instill the skills of correct pronunciation, give a solid knowledge of basic grammar, develop...

The French language is very beautiful and romantic. It is spoken by residents different countries peace. If you want to learn the basics of the French language, then start with useful words and expressions. Learn greetings, polite phrases, ways to introduce yourself, and other simple conversational skills. Practice pronunciation, as well as the grammar and structure of the language if you're willing to dig a little deeper. Flash cards, simple books for children, and attempts to write simple journal entries in French will help.

Steps

How to Learn Common Words and Phrases

Greet people with "salut", "bonjour" and "bonsoir". To start a conversation and greet passers-by, you should learn the greeting words of the French language. So, in most cases it is appropriate to greet a person with the word “bonjour”.

• The letter “j” in the word “bonjour” is pronounced softly and sounds like the Russian sound “zh”. The letter “n” should be pronounced barely perceptible and without touching the palate with the tip of the tongue. This sound occurs in the back of the mouth and is nasal.
• The word literally translates as “good afternoon” and is a fairly formal greeting. In informal situations, you can say “salut,” which translates as “hello.”
• The word "bonjour" is best used during the day, and in the evening say "bonsoir" (bon soir), which means "good evening."

1. Say "au revoir", "bonne nuit" or "salut" to say goodbye.“Au revoir” (about revoir) is the most famous farewell in French, which translates as “see you later.” For a less formal expression, you can use the word "salut", which means "hello" or "goodbye". French also sometimes uses the Italian word "ciao" in phrases like "Ciao, salut".

   • You can also say “bonne nuit,” which translates to “good night.”

2. Practice pronouncing letters alphabet to understand French phonetics. Pronounce the vowels a, e, i, o, u as “a”, “e”, “i”, “o” and “u”. Consonants like b and c are pronounced like “be” and “se”, unlike English letters"bi" and "si".

   • Pronounce the letters of the French alphabet: “a (a), bae (b), se (c), dé (d), e (e), ef (f), zhe (g), ash (h), and (i) , zhi (j), ka (k), el (l), em (m), en (n), o (o), pe (p), ku (q), er (r), es (s) , te (t), yu (u), ve (v), double-ve (w), x (x), igrek, (y), zed (z).”
   • Practice pronouncing the letters of the alphabet to better understand the sounds of vowels and consonants in French. This way you will improve your pronunciation, even if you only want to remember useful and common expressions.

3. Learn to count in French. The numbers will help you place an order at a restaurant or tell your age. Divide the task into several steps to quickly learn how to count to 1000. On the first day, practice counting from 1 to 10, then move on from 11 to 20, and after another day memorize the remaining tens (30, 40, 50, and so on).

   • The numbers from 1 to 10 in French are written as “un, deux, trois, quatre, cinq, six, sept, huit, neuf, dix” and pronounced “en (1), deux (2), trois (3), quatre (4), senk (5), sis (6), set (7), whit (8), nave (9), dis (10).”
   • A list of numbers in French with pronunciation tips can be found here.

4. Remember useful phrases for travelers. If you are traveling to an area where French is spoken, learn to ask useful questions like “Do you speak Russian?” or “Where is the restroom?” Like Russian, French has different words for the pronouns “you” (polite) and “you” (informal). When addressing a friend, say "tu", and when addressing strangers and elders, politely address them as "vous".

   EXPERT ADVICE

   Lorenzo Garriga is a native speaker and connoisseur of French. Has many years of experience as a translator, author and editor. Composer, pianist and traveler, who has been traveling the world for more than 30 years on a limited budget and a backpack on his back.

   French translator and native speaker

   When traveling, it is always polite to know the phrases “Hello,” “How are you,” and “My name is...”. At the same time, you should also know the phrase “Where is ...?”, which is very useful in new country. You will probably need to find a restroom, hotel, and other useful places.

   Remember the French words "thank you" and "please." It's always wise to speak politely when asking for directions or ordering at a restaurant. Remember that in French you can also be addressed as “you” and “you”. Likewise, there is a polite and informal way to say “please.”

   • The formal version is “s"il vous plait" (sil vous ple). For example, say "Excusez-moi, s"il vous plaît, parlez-vous russe?" (eskuse mua, sil vu ple, parle vu ryus), which translates to “Excuse me, do you speak Russian?”
   • A less formal version of the word “please” is “s"il te plait" (strong te ple). You can ask a friend "Je voudrais de l'eau, s"il te plait" (je voudrais de l'eau, s"il te plait" (je voudrais de l'eau, s"il te plait) which means “Can I have some water, please?”
   • "Merci" means "thank you." To say “Thank you very much” or “Thank you very much,” say “Merci beaucoup” or “Merci bien.”
   • To say “You're welcome,” say “Je vous en prie,” which is a polite option, or “De rien,” which translates to “You're welcome” and is a less formal option. .

5. Learn to ask and answer the question “How are you?” Address the person with the phrase “Comment allez-vous?” (koman talle vu). This is a polite form. A less formal phrase is "Comment vas-tu?" (koman va tu) or “Ça va?” (sa wa).

   • The answer to this question is “Très bien,” which means “very good.” You can also say “Pas mal” (pa mal), which translates as “not bad”, or “Ça va” (sa va) - “Slowly”.

6. Learn to talk about yourself. Learn to say your name, age, country of residence and ask people similar questions. To introduce yourself, say “Je m"appelle" (je mapel), which means "My name is."

   • To find out a person's name, ask "Comment vous appelez-vous?" (Koman vu zaple vu) for polite address or “Comment tu t"appelles?” (koman tu tapel) in a less formal setting.
   • Ask "Quel âge as-tu" or more politely "Quel âge avez-vous" to find out a person's age. Answer “J"ai 18 ans” (zhe diz uit an), which translates as “I am 18 years old.”
   • “Où habitez-vous” (u abite vu) and “Où habites-tu?” (u abit tu) translates as “Where do you live/Where do you live?” You can answer “J’habite à Moscou, mais je suis de Moldova,” which means “I live in Moscow, but I’m from Moldova.”

   How to improve your language skills

   1. Practice your pronunciation, especially the French “R” sound. Listen to native speakers and try to imitate to learn how to form sounds in the throat rather than in the front of the mouth. For example, in Russian, the sound “R” is formed by rattling the tip of the tongue, while for the French “R” the root of the tongue must be moved closer to the soft palate.

      Remember the gender of words. As in Russian, in French all nouns and adjectives are masculine or feminine. Many words ending in "e" are feminine, but it's important to remember that there are many exceptions! First of all, remember that the gender of the adjective must correspond to the gender of the noun.

      • In addition, if the noun is in plural, then the adjective describing it must also be plural. Use the phrase "Sam est petit" to say that the boy Sam is short. If girls named Sam and Beth are both short, then say “Sam et Beth sont petites” (Sam and Beth are petite).
      • The form of the French article must also correspond to gender and number. "Un" and "une" (yong and yun) are masculine and feminine indefinite articles. “Le”, “la” and “les” (lyo, la, le) are masculine and feminine definite articles, as well as plural articles. If a word begins with a vowel, the article is truncated to “l’”: “l’école” (lekol), which translates as “school”.
      • If you are talking about yourself, use the correct adjectives. For example, “Je suis lituanien” is masculine, and “Je suis lituanien” is feminine.

   2. Learn to use auxiliary verbs. Using the verbs "être" (to be) and "avoir" (to have) correctly is not always easy, but it is an important basic aspect of the French language. In French, you need auxiliary verbs in phrases like “I'm hungry” and “I'm thirsty.” For example, “J’ai faim” (zhe fem) and “J’ai soif” (zhe suaf) are literally translated as “I have hunger” and “I have thirst.”

      • To find out if a person is hungry, ask the question “Avez-vous faim?” (ave wu fem) or “As-tu faim?” (a tu fem). Replace "faim" with "soif" to ask about thirst, or "sommeil" to ask if a person is sleepy.
      • The verb "avoir" always expresses states such as hunger, thirst and fatigue. The verb “être” (to be) is used with adjectives expressing gender and nationality.

   How to Use Effective Teaching Methods

   1. Memorize word lists daily or weekly. Make lists at your own pace. For example, use 10 new words or phrases every day or a word of the day on your calendar to add to your lexicon.

      • When studying, review past lists to refresh your memory of words, then move on to new material.
      • Make themed lists like food, body parts, or household items. If you are traveling in a French-speaking country, travel words can be found here.

   2. Make flash cards to expand your vocabulary. Write the French word on one side and the translation on the other. Say the words out loud while recording. Test yourself or work with friends.

Magnificent France is a country of romance and hearts in love. Traveling to France is the dream of every couple in love. There is everything for a romantic getaway.

Nice cozy cafes, wonderful hotels, lots of entertainment and nightclubs. Holidays in France will appeal to anyone, no matter what their tastes. This is a unique, very diverse country. And if you also communicate with its inhabitants, you will completely fall in love with this wonderful corner of the Earth.

But in order to communicate with the local population, you need to know at least the basics of the French language, or have our Russian-French phrasebook at hand, which consists of important sections.

Common phrases

Appeals

At the station

At customs

In a hotel, hotel

Walking around the city

In transport

In public places

Emergencies

Numerals

In the shop

At the restaurant

Tourism

Greetings - a list of words with which you can greet or say hello to the people of France.

Standard phrases are all you need to maintain or develop a conversation. Common words used in conversation every day.

Station – questions frequently asked at train stations and general words and phrases that will be useful both at the railway station and at any other station.

Passport control - upon arriving in France, you will have to go through passport and customs control, this procedure will be easier and faster if you use this section.

Orientation in the city - if you don’t want to get lost in one of the big French cities, keep this section from our Russian-French phrasebook handy. With its help you will always find your way.

Transport – when traveling around France, you will often have to use public transport. We have collected translations of words and phrases that will be useful to you in public transport, taxis, etc.

Hotel – translation of phrases that will be very useful to you during registration at the hotel and throughout your stay.

Public places – using this section you can ask passers-by what interesting things you can see in the city.

Emergencies are a topic that should not be neglected. With its help, you can call an ambulance, the police, call passers-by for help, report that you are feeling unwell, etc.

Shopping – when going shopping, don’t forget to take a phrasebook with you, or rather this topic from it. Everything in it will help you make any purchases, from vegetables at the market to branded clothing and shoes.

Restaurant – French cuisine is famous for its sophistication and you will most likely want to try its dishes. But in order to order a meal, you need to know at least minimal French in order to be able to read the menu or call the waiter. In this regard, this section will serve you as a good assistant.

Numbers and figures - a list of numbers, starting from zero to a million, their spelling and correct pronunciation in French.

Tours - translation, spelling and correct pronunciation of words and questions that will be useful to every tourist more than once on their trip.

Lorenzo Garriga is a native speaker and connoisseur of French. Has many years of experience as a translator, author and editor. Composer, pianist and traveler, who has been traveling the world for more than 30 years on a limited budget and a backpack on his back.

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French is one of the most beautiful languages ​​in the world. It is spoken by more than 220 million people - join them too! Learning a language can be difficult, but this article presents short review methods that will help you learn French in no time!

Steps

Start studying

Find out your type of information perception. Are you visual, auditory or kinesthetic? This means how you remember better: by seeing words, hearing them, or, respectively, associating actions and feelings with words.

• If you've studied languages ​​before, think back to how you studied them and see what works for you and what doesn't.
• In most training courses you will write a lot but talk little. Speaking the language and immersing yourself in it is extremely important, it is effective way learn the language faster.

1. Memorize 30 words and phrases every day. After 90 days you will know about 80% of the language. The most common words make up the largest percentage of usage, so start by memorizing the most common words.

   Learn the structure of the language. Learn how verbs combine with nouns and with each other. What you learn early on will make more sense as you become more proficient in the language. Always pay attention to correct pronunciation.

   Immersion in the language environment

   1. Read and write in French. To become familiar with a language, you need to read and write it. This will help you use the words you have already memorized and retain them in your memory.

      Listen to something in French. Play French music or your favorite movie dubbed in French. Look for French movies, French TV shows and radio stations. Practice by repeating what you hear.

      EXPERT ADVICE

      Lorenzo Garriga is a native speaker and connoisseur of French. Has many years of experience as a translator, author and editor. Composer, pianist and traveler, who has been traveling the world for more than 30 years on a limited budget and a backpack on his back.

      French translator and native speaker

      Surround yourself with native French speakers. Lorenzo Garriga, French translator, says: " The best way learn French quickly- surround yourself with people who speak it. Surrounded by people who speak French all the time, you will be able to grasp the essence of words and sentences more easily than if you pore over textbooks in your room. The best way to learn French is go where it is spoken».

      Speak French. This is one of the most important aspects in learning French. You should speak the language, even if you feel awkward because you don't know much. Everyone starts out this way, but over time you will improve.

      • Find a pen pal or Skype call with a friend whose native language is French. There are many programs online or at universities and language schools that can connect you with people who speak French.
      • Don't be upset by criticism of your pronunciation. Instead, thank the critic and work on improving.
      • Speak French out loud when you are alone. Tell us what you are doing. If you wash dishes or drive a car, talk about it. Pay attention to your intonation and pronunciation.

   2. Practice, practice, practice. Without practicing what you've learned, you won't get very far. Even learning a language quickly takes a certain amount of time. If you work hard and practice what you learn, there is no doubt that you will learn French well!

   Learn useful phrases

   • Some people are naturally good at language, and some are not. Don't use this as an excuse.
   • Once you've expanded your vocabulary, start translating things you encounter in your life. Everyday life. For example, after listening to a song on native language, try translating it into French. The same can be said about menus, road signs, and even ordinary conversations. You might find it tedious, but a language can only be learned with practice. Sometimes, when you say something in your native language, you will catch yourself thinking that you do not know the translation of a particular word into French. In such cases, look into the dictionary so as not to lose skills and not to forget the language.
   • Speak French to yourself. Don't forget to laugh at mistakes - it helps.
   • Try to speak French when no one can hear you. If you are not sure about a phrase, double-check it in the dictionary. There are many translation applications on the Internet - look for the one that suits you. Don't be afraid to make mistakes; mistakes are part of the learning process.

   Warnings

   • If you say a word incorrectly, apologize and calmly try again.
   • Use French or you'll forget it!

We decided to learn French? French is spoken in more than 43 countries around the world. Many people consider this language to be the most beautiful. Lingust will give you the opportunity to check if this is true.

For the beginner level it is placed in the form online lessons popular tutorial by V. Panin and L. Leblanc. The first 12 lessons are devoted to the rules of reading and pronunciation. It is important to learn these lessons well, otherwise you will not be able to read normally, and it will be even more difficult to perceive the text by ear, given the speed of voicing. Having mastered these lessons, there will be one less problem, because... for example, in English, it is very difficult to read the text correctly without looking at the dictionary. Here you can learn this, although it will be more difficult than, for example, in German, where you don’t have to look at the dictionary for pronunciation at all, and in Chinese you need to carry a dictionary with you every now and then... We digress a little... :)

Next there will be 20 lessons on grammar and vocabulary, accompanied by tests to consolidate the material. Data lessons Suitable for both children and adults. Having mastered them, you will be able to communicate in French on everyday topics, read intermediate-level French texts, and get rid of the awkward feeling of a stranger by going on vacation to Paris or any French-speaking country without knowing the norms of language behavior.

The exercises are accompanied by forms for entering text; the answers to the exercises are located below them on the right in the form of a key. To see the answer, you need to move your mouse over the key. Audio, if available, is usually located immediately after the description of the exercise.

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What other reasons to learn French?

• For fans of good literature - France has greatest number Nobel Prize winners in this field.
• More than 60 million tourists visit France every year - you won't be bored.
• France is famous for the quality of its high technology, and French is important language technology and business in the world. (Second language on the Internet.)
• More than 50 thousand English words are of French origin. There are a large number of them in the Russian language.
• France offers a huge number of generous scholarships for our graduates.
• French is the second most popular language for learning after English.
• French is one of the two official languages ​​of the Olympic Games.
• French-speaking Africa is a larger area than the United States.
• Montréal is the second largest French-speaking city in the world.
• Don't forget about the masterpieces of music and cinema!
• many other reasons.

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