Useful French Words for Getting Around in Chamonix
While most people, especially in the service industries, speak English in Chamonix, it's respectful to try and speak the local language. Here are some useful words or phrases for getting a grasp on the language or brushing up if you've already learned some French in school.
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- General Conversation
- Getting around - Where and When
- Buying your Lift Pass / In the Lift Line
- Mountain and Ski Equipment - in the shop
- Mountain, Ski, and Climbing Terminology
- Mountain Bike Equipment - in the shop
- Talking about the Weather
- In the Bar and Restaurant - ordering and chatting
- Going Shopping - how to buy a baguette and more
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oui, non yes, no d'accord, o.k. o.k. Bonjour (in the day time), Bonsoir (in the evening), Salut (familiar) Hello Ciao(fam), Salut(fam), Bonsoir (good evening), Au revoir (goodbye), A plus tard (until later) A plus (until later, fam), A demain (until tomorrow), A bientôt (see you soon), Goodbye Comment allez-vous? Ça va? (fami) Quoi de neuf? (what's up) How are you? Très bien, merci Fine, thank you. Ça va - et toi?...Pas mal I'm fine, and you? Not bad. Excusez-moi, Pardon Excuse me / Pardon S'il vous plaît, s'il te plaît (fam) Please Merci Thank you Je vous en prie(form); Je t'en prie (fam); de rien (literally = for nothing) You're welcome Desolée, Pardon Sorry Parlez-vous anglais? Do you speak English? Desolée, je ne parles pas français Sorry, I don't speak French. Je parle (un peu de) français. I speak (a little) French Desolee, je ne comprends pas. Sorry, I don't understand. Bienvenue Welcome Je m'appelle My name is ... Comment tu t'appelles ?(fam) What is your name? Enchanté Pleased to meet you. Puis-je vous présenter... Can I introduce you to... Header...
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