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Les achats et commerces

French by situation

Shopping and commerce

Shopping, paying, returning an item — the French of stores and customer service.

Vêtements et magasinage

Clothing and shopping

Service après-vente

After-sales service

Épicerie et alimentation

Groceries and food

Paiement et caisse

Payment and checkout

S'équiper en arrivant

Getting set up on arrival

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Les interactions sociales

Social interactions

Greeting, getting acquainted, chatting with a neighbour — the French of everyday exchanges.

La vie professionnelle

Professional life

The office, meetings, networking — the French of the workplace.

Au restaurant

Dining out

Booking, ordering, paying the bill — the French of dining out.

Voyages et transports

Travel and transport

Asking directions, buying transit fares, travelling — the French of getting around.

Démarches et consultations

Procedures and consultations

Government offices, the bank, appointments — the French of official procedures.

Éducation et vie scolaire

Education and school life

School, university, parent-teacher meetings — the French of school life.

Santé et urgences

Health and emergencies

The clinic, the pharmacy, emergencies — the French of healthcare.

Le logement

Housing

Viewing an apartment, signing a lease, talking with the landlord — the French of housing.

La vie de famille

Family life

Home, children, family meals — the French of everyday family life.

Les loisirs et le temps libre

Leisure and free time

Parks, libraries, neighbourhood activities — the French of leisure.

Les fêtes et célébrations

Holidays and celebrations

Christmas, birthdays, neighbourhood parties — the French of celebrations.

La météo et les saisons

Weather and seasons

Talking about the weather, getting ready for winter — the French of weather.

Le sport et la forme

Sports and fitness

The gym, team sports, outdoor activities — the French of sports.

La culture et les sorties

Culture and outings

Cinema, festivals, museums — the French of cultural outings.

Le téléphone et les communications

Phone and communications

Calling a service, leaving a message, talking online — the French of communications.

Les finances et le budget

Finances and budgeting

Family budget, accounts, payments — the French of finances.

Le bénévolat et la communauté

Volunteering and community

Getting involved, helping out, taking part in neighbourhood life — the French of volunteering.

Le jardinage et le bricolage

Gardening and DIY

Planting, fixing, buying tools — the French of the garden and the workshop.

La garde d'enfants

Childcare

Daycare, babysitting, instructions — the French of childcare.

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