Russian-French translator for tourists. Beautiful French words and phrases with translation

1. French pronunciation is quite difficult, in particular due to the presence of nasal vowels. When pronouncing them, the air comes out partly through the nose and partly through the mouth. When a syllable ends in a single "n" or "m", they are not pronounced, but indicate that the preceding vowel is nasal. There are three in total; in Russian transcription of words and phrases, two letters are highlighted in bold, which means one nasal sound - an (yan, am), on (om) or en.

2. The standard French “r” sound is pronounced as follows: the back of the tongue arches towards the palate, preventing the passage of air flow, and the tip of the tongue lies flat, resting on the lower front teeth.

3. To convey the French sound “eu”, where it is fundamental for understanding, two Russian letters “оё” are used, placed together. To pronounce the sound correctly, just slightly round your lips (your tongue lies flat) and try to say “o” in this position, thinking about “e”.

4. The stress in French falls on the last syllable.

5. The French are very proud of their language. Therefore, even if you are going to communicate in English, you should start any question or sentence with the standard phrase: “Excusez-moi, parlez-vous anglais?”

Fastest to learn colloquial It is possible by teaching Russian to foreigners, and also by translating Russian classical literature and Russian educational literature into foreign languages. To do this, you need to have a good knowledge of the Russian language and Russian literature.

Russia is a world leader in attractions and cultural places. In the future, Russia should become the most popular country for foreign tourists. Historical value cultural sites and the opportunity for tourists to relax in Russia is much higher than in any other country.

It has been noticed that many people do not know the basic rules of the Russian language, for example:

1. The number of quotation marks should always be even, like parentheses in mathematics.

Adjacent quotation marks can be of two types – “…” and “…” (paws and Christmas trees).

Correct: “words “words”” or “words “words””

Incorrect: “words” and “words”

These errors are even in the names of large companies and some articles and books.

2. If there is information in brackets at the end of a sentence, the period is placed after the brackets, not before the brackets and inside before the closing bracket.

Correct: words (words).

Incorrect: words. (words.)

Sincerely, Shevchuk Denis, www.deniskredit.ru

First few words

Yes. Oui. Oui.

No. Non. Non.

Please. Sil wu ple. S"il vous plait.

Thank you. Mercy. Merci.

Thank you very much. Mercy side. Merci beaucoup.

Hello (Good afternoon). Bonjour. Bonjour.

Hello. Salyu. Salut.

Sorry (to get attention). Excuse mua. Excusez-moi.

Sorry. Sorry. Pardon.

Unfortunately, I don't speak French. Desole, jeu ne parle pas français. Desole, je ne parle pas francais.

Where is…? U se truv...? Ou se trouve...?

Where are...? U se truv...? Ou se trouvent...?

Emergencies

Help! Oh sekur! Au secours!

Call the police! Apple la polis! Appelez la police!

Call a doctor. Apple en medsen! Appelez un medecin!

I'm lost! Zhe myo shui egare. Je me suis egare(e)

Stop the thief! Oh aviary! Au voleur!

Fire! Oh fyo! Au feu!

I have a (small) problem, but J "ai un (petit) probleme

Help me please ede mua sil vu pla Aidez-moi, s"il vous plait

What's wrong with you? Que vous til Que vous arrive-t-il?

I feel bad Zhe (o)yon malaise J"ai un malaise

I'm sick of Je mal e coeur J"ai mal au coeur

I have a headache / stomach ache Zhe mal a la tete / au ventre J "ai mal a la tete / au ventre

I broke my leg Je me suis casse la jambe

Greetings and politeness formulas

Good afternoon. Bonjour. Bonjour.

Good evening. Bonsoir. Bonsoir.

Bye/Hello. Salyu. Salut.

Good night Bon Nui. Bonne nuit.

Goodbye. Oh revoir. Au revoir.

See you later. A bianto. A bientot.

Bye (in Belgium) A tantot A tantot

Good luck. Bon chance. Bonne chance.

Have a good day. Bon Journey. Bonne journee.

Have a nice weekend Bon weekend Bon week-end

See you tomorrow A demain A demain

Until evening A ce soir A ce soir

Bon appetit Bon appetit

Your health (at the table) A votre sante A votre sante!

Be healthy (when saying goodbye) Portez-vous bien!

Be healthy (when sneezing) A vos souhaits!

This is Mister Durand. Sir, Monsieur Durand. C "est monsieur Durand.

This is Madame Duran. Se Madame Durand C "est madame Durand.

This is Mademoiselle Durand. C "est mademoiselle Durand.

What is your name? Coman vous appellez-vous Comment vous appellez-vous?

What is your name? Koman tapel tu Comment t"appelles-tu?

My name is Petya, Mr. Smirnov Je m'appelle Petia (Monsieur Smirnov)

Very nice Anchante Enchante(e)

How are you? Sa va? Ca va?

Everything is fine. And you? Tre bian. Eh woo? Tres bien. Et vous?

How are you doing? Koman ale-vous Comment allez-vous?

How are you doing? Koman va tu Comment vas-tu?

So-so Komsi - Komsa Comme ci, comme ca

How old are you? Quel avez-vous?

How old are you? Quel age as-tu?

Where are you from? D"ou venez-vous?

I'm from Russia, and you? Je viens de Russie, et vous?

Say hello to your parents (Mr. Petrov) / (official var.) Dites bon jour a vos parents (Monsieur Petrov) / Mes salutations a ...

Search for mutual understanding

Do you speak Russian? Parle vu rus? Parlez-vous russe?

Do you speak English? Parle vu anglais? Parlez-vous anglais?

You understand? Comprone wu? Comprenez-vous?

I understand. Same comprand. Je comprends.

I don't understand. Zhe ne compran pa. Je ne comprends pas.

Does anyone here speak English? Es-kyo kelken isi parl anglais? Est-ce que quelqu"un ici parle anglais?

Can you speak slowly? Purje vu parle muen vit? Pourriez-vous parler moins vite?

Repeat please. Rapete, sil vu ple. Repetez, s"il vous plait.

Please write this. Ecrive le, sil vu ple. Ecrivez-le, s"il vous plait.

A French phrasebook is a collection of words and phrases that will help you on your journey. An online Russian-French phrasebook is an excellent opportunity to prepare for your trip. We deliberately do not give too much material so that you do not get confused. If necessary, you can download a French phrasebook for tourists and take it with you.

1. Numbers in French. Phrasebook for travelers.
2. Phrasebook for tourists: greetings and farewells.
3. French phrasebook for travel: pronouns.
4. Weather and time in French: phrasebook.
5. Find out how to get there in French.
6. Basic questions in French: phrasebook.
7. Communication at the airport in French.
8. Cafe and restaurant in France.
9. About yourself in French.

French for travel

French for travel is a very limited range of topics. We will not learn the names of animals and musical instruments, as they do in school: it is better to memorize numbers, polite phrases, basic questions and a few sentences for frequently encountered situations.

Buy phrasebooks in French:

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A Russian-French phrasebook for tourists is an opportunity not to get lost in a foreign city, to communicate with those who do not know English or Russian, and also to pass the border and customs without fear.

If you want more than just a list of words in French, then go to the lessons for beginners or to the section with grammar tables - they provide more in-depth knowledge.

Russian-French phrasebook with transcription (pronunciation)

French for travel is an emergency. It is assumed that you may not know the rules French pronunciation, moreover, do not have any information about international transcription at all. Our goal is not to practice perfect pronunciation, because for a couple of trips this is absolutely not required. In this regard, in our phrasebook the transcription of French words is given in the Russian version. Of course, it is quite “flawed”, because French has many sounds that we don’t have, but don’t worry - the locals will still understand you!

We suggest looking higher and immersing yourself in the world of French phrases. Have fun with the online phrasebook! Have a nice trip!

Any study foreign language helps in development, career and can significantly strengthen your social status. This is an excellent brain workout that allows you to maintain a healthy mind and memory at any age. French is considered a rich and analytical language that structures thought and develops a critical mind; when conducting negotiations and discussions, basic phrases in French will serve you well.

Do you need to know them?

Knowledge of everyday phrases is necessary not only for tourists: French is an incredibly beautiful, melodic and inspiring language. People who know history cannot remain indifferent to France and its heroes; in an effort to join its culture, many feel the desire to study the language of its people. Hence the massive fascination with this language of lovers and poets, which was spoken by Maupassant, Voltaire and, of course, Dumas.

French is in the top six official languages United Nations, it is spoken in 33 countries around the world (including Haiti and some African countries). Already for a long time knowledge of French is considered good form; it is the language of diplomats and simply educated and cultured people. Basic phrases in this language are heard at international symposia and scientific congresses.

Where will they come in handy?

If you want to work in France, knowledge of the language will be essential. Many large French corporations also operate in Russia; if you start a career in them, then knowledge of French phrases will help you entry level will help an employee of Renault or Bonduelle, Peugeot, as well as the cosmetic leader of L'Oreal.

Many people decide to come to France for permanent residence, and knowledge of French in this case is as necessary as air. Due to insufficient language proficiency, misunderstandings may arise, new acquaintances and expanding the circle of communication are impossible, even possible conflict situations. This interferes with the well-being of those who want to make their life in France. English is held in low esteem in this country, so knowledge of French is required, at least at a minimum level. The French are a very proud nation, and they demand respect for their language and culture from everyone who comes to live here. Ignorance of everyday simple phrases can touch the local people to the core.

Another passionate dream of many of our compatriots is to receive higher education in France. This country offers many options for studying, including budgetary basis. And again - where would we be without language? As soon as difficulties arise with translation during the exam, you may be denied admission to the university. Some French universities accept applicants without exams, only based on the results of an interview in French. This is why it is so important to know the language if you want to study in the country.

French universities are usually admitted a year in advance. school year, that is, the preparatory process can take quite a long time, it is possible to learn French well, and the sooner you start your studies, the better results you will show in the entrance examinations.

Table

General

In Russian	In French	Pronunciation
Yes	Oui	Ui
No	Non	Non
Please (reply to thank you)	Je vous en prie	Zhe vuzan at
Thank you	Merci	Mercy
Please (request)	S'il vous plaît	Sil wu ple
Sorry	Pardon	Sorry
Hello	Bonjour	Bonjour
Goodbye	Au revoir	About revoir
Bye	A bientôt	A biento
Do you speak Russian?	Parlez-vous………russe?	Parle-vou………ryus?
…in English?	...anglais?	...Angle?
…French?	…francais?	... français?
I do not speak French.	Je ne parle pas……français.	Jeu ne parle pas……francais
I don't understand	Je ne comprends pas	Zhe no compran pa
Mister, madam...	Monsieur, madame...	Monsieur, madam...
Help me please.	Aidez-moi, s’il vous plaît.	Ede-mua, sil vu ple
I need…	J'ai besoin de…	Zhe byozuen do
Slower please	Plus lentement, s’il vous plaît	Plyu lantman, sil vu ple
I'm from Russia	Je viens de Russie	Jo vien do Rusi
We are from Russia	Nous venons de Russie	Well, Venon de Rucy
Where are the toilets?	Où sont les toilettes?	Do you have a toilet?

Transport

In Russian	In French	Pronunciation
Where is…?	Où se trouve... ?	Is this true...?
Hotel	L'hotel	Lötel
Restaurant	Le restaurant	Le restaurant
Shop	Le magazine	Le store
Museum	Le musée	Le Musee
Street	La rue	La rue
Square	La place	La dance
Airport	L'aéroport	Lyaeropor
Railway station	La gare	A la garde
Bus station	La gare routiere	La gare routiere
Bus	Le bus	Le bus
Tram	Le tram	Le tram
Train	Le train	Le tran
Stop	L'arrêt	Lyare
Train	Le train	Le tran
Airplane	L'avion	Lavyon
Metro	Le metro	Le metro
Taxi	Le taxi	Le taxi
Automobile	La voiture	La voiture
Departure	Le départ	Le depar
Arrival	L'arrivee	Lyarive
Left	A gauche	A gosh
Right	A droite	A druat
Directly	Tout droit	Tu drua
Ticket	Le billet	Le Billet

In Russian	In French	Pronunciation
How much does it cost?	Combien ça coûte?	Kombien sa kut?
I would like to buy/order...	Je voudrais acheter/commander…	Zhe vudre ashte / team…
You have…?	Avez-vous... ?	Ave wu?
Open	Ouvert	Sure
Closed	Ferme	farm
Do you accept credit cards?	Acceptez-vous les cartes de credit?	Accepte vou le carte do credit?
I'll take it	Je le prends	Jeu le pran
Breakfast	Le petit déjeuner	Le petit dejeunay
Dinner	Le dejeuner	Le dejeunay
Dinner	Le dîner	Le dine
The check, please	L'addition, s'il vous plaît	Ladisyon, sil vu plae
Bread	Du pain	du peng
Coffee	Du café	Du cafe
Tea	Du thé	Du Te
Wine	Du vin	Du Wen
Beer	De la bière	Do La Bière
Juice	Du jus	du jue
Water	De l'eau	Do le
Salt	Du sel	Du sel
Pepper	Du poivre	Du Poivre
Meat	De la viande	Do la Viand
Beef	Du boeuf	Du boeuf
Pork	Du porc	du port
Bird	De la volaille	Do la volay
Fish	Du poisson	Du poisson
Vegetables	Des legumes	De legum
Fruits	Des fruits	De frewey
Ice cream	Une glace	Yun Glas

Visiting France is a passionate dream of many, not only romantic people who have read sentimental novels.

Gourmets will not refuse to come here to taste dishes from classic French cuisine; there is something for winemakers to taste and learn; car dealers also visit the country for business purposes.

Unfortunately, the times when every self-respecting, educated Russian person was fluent in French, are long gone.

The average tourist has a maximum of five or six phrases in his arsenal, and even those are drawn mainly from films and proverbs: “Cherche la femme”, “Mercy side”, “C'est la vie” and so on in the same spirit.

However, this is not enough to explain yourself in a hotel or store!

Worth studying the minimum Russian-French phrasebook for tourists - and, of course, use it, since you are lucky enough to get to know France closely.

We do not present those words and phrases that are generally known or the meaning of which is easy to guess from the meaning, consonance or accompanying picture. Only the main ones that are really needed on a trip, but have never been encountered by a person who does not speak French.

What to say at customs

This is where it all starts. You have crossed the border line, where to go now and what to say? Look for the inscription “Douane” (Duan) - customs, or “Controle douanier” (Customs inspection), or “Controle-t-on les passeport” (Control ton le passeport) - passport control.

Frequent answers:

1. Je suis citoyen(ne) de russie – Je suis citoyen de russie – I am a citizen of Russia

2. Pour affaires – pure scam – business trip

3. Comme touriste - com tourist - like a tourist

4. Sur invitation - sur evitation - for personal purposes

5. Je n’ai rien a daclarer - wife erien a daclarer - I have nothing to declare

6. Ce sont des cadeaux - se sont de cadeaux - these are gifts

7.Je n’ai que mes bagages a main - not ke me luggage but mann - I only have hand luggage

How to explain yourself at the hotel

The French are a hospitable but proud people. They love their language very much and will be very happy if you at least try to communicate with them not in English, but even in broken French using gestures.

They will meet you halfway, try to understand or guess what exactly you need.

1. Deposez-moi a l’hotel - depose moi a letel - take me to the hotel

2. On m’a reserve une chambre - he’s on reserve une chambre - a room is reserved for me

3. Puis-je reserver une chambre? – puige reserve un chambre? – can I reserve a room?

4. Combien coute cette chambre - combien coute cette chambre - how much does a room cost?

5. Une chambre pour une(Deux) personne - un chambre pour une(de) person - room for one (two)

6. Je voudrais la clef de ma chambre - same voudrais la clef de ma chambre - I wish the key to the room

7. Pouvez-vous me reveiller demain matin a 7 heures? - puve vu my reveye deman matan, and set(o)er? – could you wake me up at 7 am?

8. Je voudrais regler la note - Je voudrais regler la note - I would like to pay

9. Рortez mes valises dans ma chambre - porte me valises dan ma chambre - take my suitcases to the room, please

10. A quel etage se trouve ma chambre? - And kaletazh setruv ma chambre? – on what floor is my room located?

11. A quelle heure servez-vous le petit dejeuner? - A kel yor servevu lepeti dezhene? – what time is breakfast served?

Place an order at a restaurant

Ordering food in a French restaurant or cafe by randomly pointing your finger at the menu would be very reckless. Often the menu is given in both French and English languages, but this does not always help. Remember a few important phrases.

1. Puis-je reserver la table - can I reserve a table?

2. Le menu, s’il vous plait - Le menu sil vous plait - menu, please

3. Que pouvez-vouz nous recommander? - Kyo puwe-wu nu ryokomande? — what would you recommend to us?

4. specialites maison - special maison - signature dish

5. Manger bon et pas trop cher - Manzhe bon e pas trop cher - eat delicious and inexpensive

6. Manger sur le pouce - Manger sur le pouce - have a snack

7. C’est un plat de viande / de poisson? — Seten place de viand/de poisson? Is this a meat (fish) dish?

8. Qu’est-se que vous avez comme boissons? - Keskyo wu zawe com buason? - What can you drink?

9. Je suis vegetarien - Je suis vegetarien - I am a vegetarian

10. L'addition, s'il vous plait - Ladisyon silvuple - please calculate

11. C'est tr'es bon! - Se tre bon! - delicious!

Minimum vocabulary for shopping

It’s a sin in France – especially in Paris – not to visit the boutiques, souvenir shops and markets. To avoid getting into trouble, learn these common expressions.

1. Combien ca coute? - Kombyan sa kut? - How much does it cost?

2. Montrez-moi cela - Montrez moi cela - show me...

3. C’est cher / bon marche - Se cher / bon marche - it’s expensive (cheap)

4. Soldes/promotions/ventes - Soldes/promotion/ventes - sale, discounts

5. Ou est la cabine d’essayage? — U la kabin désayage? - Where is the fitting room?

6. C'est quelle taille (pointure)? — Se kel tai (pointure)? — what size clothes (shoes) is this?

7. J’ai besoin de la taille / pointure - J’ai besoin de la taille / pointure - I need a size...

8. Acceptez-vous les cartes de credit? — Acceptevu le carte de credie? - Do you accept credit cards?

9. Ou est-il fabrique? — At the ethyl factory? – who produces it?

10. merci, je regarde tout simplement - merci, je regard tou sampleman - thank you, I’m just looking

Other useful phrases

Of course, you can’t insure yourself for every eventuality; very different situations can arise in a foreign city in a foreign country. We are sure that you will be able to figure out from the signs and display windows what kind of establishment is in front of you: a store, restaurant, confectionery, theater, museum or exhibition hall.

You can buy the necessary products yourself at the market or in a supermarket; many of the names sound international. As a last resort, you can simply indicate what exactly you would like.

We also do not provide translations of numbers, days of the week, names of months and words of politeness when meeting, acquaintance, farewell, gratitude, etc.

These are clichés that you will hear many times a day and are easy to remember without a dictionary or phrase book. But a few especially useful phrases that are not used so often are worth learning.

1. Ou puis-je prendre un taxi? — U puige prand en taxi? — where can I hire a taxi?

2. Je suis a paris pour la premiere fois - Je suis a paris pour la premiere fois. — this is my first time in Paris

3. Qu’est ce que vous conseillez de visiter en premier lieu -Keske vous conseillez de visiter en premier lieu? — what would you recommend watching first?

4. Au secours! - Oh sekur! - help!

5. Appelez un medecin! - Apple en medsen! - Call a doctor!

6. Appelez la police! - Apple la polis! - Call the police!

7. Au feu! - Oh phew! - fire!

8. Aidez-moi, s’il vous plait - Ede mua sil vu plait - help me, please

9. J’ai un malaise - Same (o)yon malaise - I don’t feel good

10. Je ne comprends pas - Je ne compren pas - I don’t understand

11. Repetez - Repeat - repeat

Where else do they speak French?

Officially, French is one of the official languages ​​in more than 30 countries around the world. This:

• France;
• Belgium;
• Switzerland;
• Monaco;
• Canada;
• numerous African countries;
• French Guiana;
• Caribbean states;
• part of Mexico;
• state of Louisiana in the USA.

In total, more than 100 million people speak Moliere’s language in the world. We hope that after studying this article one more will be added to this number!

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