Démarches et consultations
Procedures and consultations
Government offices, the bank, appointments — the French of official procedures.
Documents officiels
Official documentsBanque et logement
Banking and housingAppeler un propriétaire pour visiter un logement
Calling a landlord to visit an apartmentSe présenter au téléphone et demander un rendez-vous pour une visite.
Ouvrir un compte bancaire
Opening a bank accountMener une ouverture de compte simple du début à la fin : présenter ses pièces, choisir le bon type de compte et repartir avec sa carte.
Visiter un logement à louer
Viewing an apartment to rentAppeler pour une visite du début à la fin : vérifier la disponibilité, poser des questions simples et fixer un rendez-vous.
Conseils juridiques et professionnels
Legal and professional adviceDémarches gouvernementales
Government proceduresDémarches d'immigration
Immigration proceduresAutres thèmes
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Les interactions sociales
Social interactionsGreeting, getting acquainted, chatting with a neighbour — the French of everyday exchanges.
Les achats et commerces
Shopping and commerceShopping, paying, returning an item — the French of stores and customer service.
La vie professionnelle
Professional lifeThe office, meetings, networking — the French of the workplace.
Au restaurant
Dining outBooking, ordering, paying the bill — the French of dining out.
Voyages et transports
Travel and transportAsking directions, buying transit fares, travelling — the French of getting around.
Éducation et vie scolaire
Education and school lifeSchool, university, parent-teacher meetings — the French of school life.
Santé et urgences
Health and emergenciesThe clinic, the pharmacy, emergencies — the French of healthcare.
Le logement
HousingViewing an apartment, signing a lease, talking with the landlord — the French of housing.
La vie de famille
Family lifeHome, children, family meals — the French of everyday family life.
Les loisirs et le temps libre
Leisure and free timeParks, libraries, neighbourhood activities — the French of leisure.
Les fêtes et célébrations
Holidays and celebrationsChristmas, birthdays, neighbourhood parties — the French of celebrations.
La météo et les saisons
Weather and seasonsTalking about the weather, getting ready for winter — the French of weather.
Le sport et la forme
Sports and fitnessThe gym, team sports, outdoor activities — the French of sports.
La culture et les sorties
Culture and outingsCinema, festivals, museums — the French of cultural outings.
Le téléphone et les communications
Phone and communicationsCalling a service, leaving a message, talking online — the French of communications.
Les finances et le budget
Finances and budgetingFamily budget, accounts, payments — the French of finances.
Le bénévolat et la communauté
Volunteering and communityGetting involved, helping out, taking part in neighbourhood life — the French of volunteering.
Le jardinage et le bricolage
Gardening and DIYPlanting, fixing, buying tools — the French of the garden and the workshop.
La garde d'enfants
ChildcareDaycare, babysitting, instructions — the French of childcare.
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