French words and phrases you might use when traveling in Paris
When visiting Paris, you will need to know how to speak basic French. Below are a few common French words and phrases you might use when traveling in Paris, France.
| French Word | English Translation |
| au revoir! | “See you later!” In French a contraction of Au plaisir de vous revoir (to the pleasure of seeing you again). |
| bon appétit | literally “good appetite”; enjoy your meal |
| bon voyage | have a good trip! |
| bonjour | “good day”, the usual greeting |
| bonne chance | “good luck” (as in, ‘I wish you good luck’) |
| ce n’est pas grave | “It doesn’t matter, it’s not a big deal” (informal). |
| c’est bon | “that’s good”. |
| c’est la vie! | “That’s life!”; or “Such is life!” It is sometimes used as an expression to say that life is harsh but that one must accept it. |
| c’est magnifique! | “That’s great!”; literally it’s magnificent. |
| chauffeur | driver |
| chef d’œuvre | a masterpiece |
| Bonjour, Comment êtes-vous? | Hello, how are you? |
| Je vais bien, et comment êtes-vous? | I am well, and how are you? |
| Mon nom est… | My name is… |
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