BEING able to ask questions, and understanding when someone is asking something of you, is important when living in France.
Below you will find some common phrases that will allow you to grasp what people are saying and ask your questions to others:
Who?: Qui?
What?: Quoi?
Why?: Pourquoi?
When?: Quand?
Where?: Ou?
Where is…?: Ou est…?
How?: Comment?
How much is it?: C’est combien?
Where is the nearest bank?: Ou est la banque la plus proche?
Is there a currency exchange office nearby?: Y a-t-il un bureau de change pres d’ici?
I’d like to change some pounds: Je voudrais changer des livres
How much is the pound worth?: Combien vaut la livre?
Can I change travellers cheques?: Est-ce que je peux changer des cheques de voyage?
Do you have a map of the city?: Avez vous un plan de la ville?
How far is it?: C’est a quelle distance?