Since the French speak French, it is important to arrive in Paris with some key words and phrases. Some essential phrases are:
- S’il vous plaît (see-too-play)-please
- Je cherche (heu share-sh)- I’m looking for
- Payer (pay-yeh) – to pay
- La toilette (lar twa-lette) – the washroom, toilet.
- Prix (pree) – price
- La gare (lar gar) – The train station
- L’aeroport (l’aero-por) – the airport
A quick Google search and even Youtube search might help you feel more confident. Follow this link to hear these words, and more, pronounced: https://about-france.com/tourism/french-phrases.htm
If you are nervous about international communication, feel free to stop by Circle on the GSU campus (formerly known as LARC) for some tips: https://wlc.gsu.edu/home/language-resources/circle/