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Phrase-a-Day: 10 Days ’til France!

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I was going to just use one phrase, but figured I should probably just go with a bunch of basics.  Please and thank you and the like.  Let’s face it:  When it comes to more than the basics, I won’t remember much anyways!  (Not without a few more lessons than I’m getting here, anyways!)  I will probably end up speaking English, or getting confused and speaking Spanish.  (I’ve already done that several times when trying to rattle off the few French words I know!)  Or the desperate flailing of my hands in a mish-mashed frantic and failed attempt at sign language.

Excuse me – Excusez-moi

Please – S’il vous plait

Yes – Oui

No –  Non

Thank you – Merci

Thank you very much – Merci beaucoup

 

So then I can say, “Excusez-moi, s’il vous plait…Merci beaucoup!”  🙂

 

 

Phrase-a-Day: 11 Days Til France!

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I think one of the most important things is knowing how to count to ten:

 1 – un (euh)

2 – deux (deuh)

3 – trois (twah)

4 – quatre (cat)

5 – cinq (sank)

6 – six (seece)

7 – sept (set)

8 – huit (wheat)

9 – neuf (noof)

10 – dix (deece)

 

For example:

How many glasses of wine do you want?  “Un.”

How many shots do you want?  “Trois.”

Ok!  I’m ready!

Or, what do you like to do for fun?  “Ummm…?”  Good thing I still have 11 days!   😛

Countdown ‘Til France – French Phrase-a-Day

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12 days til France!  What am I talking about, you ask?  Valid question.  Let me explain…

So, after over 3 years of employment at Saft, they are FINALLY sending me to our headquarters in Bordeaux, France. (!!!)  I will also go to our plant in Nersac, France.  Then, I will round out the week with a weekend in Paris with my bestie, Amy (yes – the one who’s wedding cake I made)!  I cannot wait and I will be sure to share all the juicy details (and delicious pastries) with you all!

I will be boarding my plane to France in just 12 short days, and I figured I should start leaning some French.  So, here is my Countdown to France, French Phrase-a-Day!

 

Today’s Phrase:

Où sont les toilettes?

Where is the bathroom?

 

*With my peanut-sized bladder, this phrase will surely come in handy.  🙂

**If you have any suggestions for important phrases I should learn before my trip, please comment and let me know!!!  Suggestions / tips / lessons welcome!  🙂