Franglais

Further information

So, you're planning a trip to France in the near future, but can't bring yourself to brush up on those irregular verb conjugations? Here's a list of some of the most popular English words in France right now; see how far they get you…

• Bonjour, Je voudrais un coca light s'il vous plait.
  Hi, I'd like a diet coke please.

• J'ai un mauvais feeling avec ce type.
  This guy gives me the creeps.

• Je voudrais un shampooing et un brushing s'il vous plait.
  I would like a shampoo and blow-dry please.

• Faire du footing
  To go jogging

• Faire du roller
  To go rollerblading

• Je suis shocking.
  This doesn't mean that you're outrageous. It actually indicates that you're stunned by what has just happened. An alternative way of saying this is:

• Je suis scotché(e)!
  Which literally means you've been scotch-taped to your chair.

• Je voudrais checker mes mails.
  I want to check my email.

• Est-ce que vous avez le wifi ici?
  Do you have Wifi access here?

• Il y a un fête de Tupperware chez Sandrine ce soir.
  There is a Tupperware party at Sandrine's tonight.

Think you might need to know more to get by? Here's a list of the best language schools in Paris.

• Sorbonne's Cours de Langue et Civilisation Française
• Alliançe Française
• Institut Parisien
• Langue Onze