Going Out in French
Going out in a French-speaking country? Learn these French words first! Just listen to the audio and follow the French pronunciation. When it comes to entertainment in France, many French words are the same or very similar to those in English. CD, DVD, iPod, film and cinéma, are just a few examples.
However, if you’re planning to catch a French film or a show, or a quiet night in with French TV, knowing these common words and phrases will help you join in the conversation with your French-speaking friends.
Talking about going out in French
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la télé
the TV
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la séance
the movie screening
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La séance est à quelle heure ?
At what time does the movie start?
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Il y a un bon film à la télé ce soir !
There is a good movie on TV tonight!
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C'est combien le billet ?
How much is the ticket?
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Nous irons au restaurant demain.
We will go to the restaurant tomorrow.
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Here are some key words referring to everyday entertainment:
la chaîne
the stereo unit
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la boîte
the nightclub
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les infos
the news
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le bistro
the café / the restaurant / the bistro
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Once you are out in France you will probably need to know this useful French vocabulary:
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