Parlez-vous français ?
When someone asks you if you speak French – in French - how do you say that you’re learning? After this free French lesson you’ll be able to say how much French you know, and manage a French conversation that is going too fast for you.
Most people are happy to speak more slowly in French when they know that you are learning – all you have to do is ask!
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French Conversation
Claire
Est-ce que vous parlez français?
Paul:
Oui, un peu.
Claire
Est-ce que vous me comprenez?
Paul:
Oui, mais pouvez-vous parler un peu plus lentement?
Claire
Bien sûr. Ça va mieux?
Paul:
Oui merci.
Claire
Est-ce que vous parlez aussi verlan?
Paul:
Je ne sais pas. Qu’est-ce que c’est?
Claire
Hahaha!
English Translation
Claire
Do you speak French?
Paul:
Yes, a little.
Claire
Can you understand me?
Paul:
Yes, but can you speak a little more slowly?
Claire
Of course. Is that better?
Paul:
Yes, thank you.
Claire
Do you also speak slang?
Paul:
I don't know. What's that?
Claire
Hahaha!
So there you have the fundamentals of social interaction in French. After you accomplish that, you'll have a clear enough head to start thinking about what comes next.
À bientôt!
Marie-Claire Rivière and the Rocket French Team
