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French Phrases for Basics & Survival — Simple needs

8 phrases to learn2 key words4 useful expressions

Heading to France for basics & survival? These French phrases for Simple needs cover what you are likely to hear or need to say. Each line pairs French with a clear English meaning.

This is a preview of a lesson from the French for Travel course in Vocabilis.

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What you’ll learn

In this lesson you’ll learn how to:

  • find your room
  • are you looking for something
  • what do you need
  • i need this
  • i need water
  • i'm looking for the restroom

Essential phrases

  • Vous cherchez quelque chose ?Are you looking for something?
  • De quoi avez-vous besoin ?What do you need?
  • J'ai besoin de ça.I need this.
  • J'ai besoin d'eau.I need water.
  • Je cherche les toilettes.I'm looking for the restroom.
  • Je cherche…I'm looking for…
  • Je ne peux pas.I can't.
  • C'est possible ?Is it possible?

Useful words

  • eau — Water
  • toilettes — Toilets

Useful expressions

  • c'est possible — Is it possible
  • j'ai besoin d'eau — I need water
  • j'ai besoin de — I need …
  • les toilettes — Toilets

Practice in Vocabilis

Learn these phrases with audio, spaced repetition, and review tracking in Vocabilis.

Practice in Vocabilis