Asking for Help in French

The most common French phrases for asking for help are “Oui.” (Yes.), “Je comprends.” (I understand.), “C'est correct ?” (Is this correct?), “Peux-tu m'aider ?” (Can you help me?) and “Appelez la police.” (Call the police.). Below are all 25, grouped by situation, each with its English meaning. Tap any one to hear it.

25 phrases · 5 situations · #66–90 of 333 · Updated

Yes, no and maybe

The answers you give many times a day.

  1. #66 Oui. Yes.
  2. #67 Non. No.
  3. #68 Peut-être. Maybe.
  4. #69 Je ne sais pas. I don't know.
  5. #83 Bien sûr. Of course.
  6. #84 Impossible. No way.

When you don’t understand

Ask for a repeat, a slower voice or the word you need, instead of freezing.

  1. #70 Je comprends. I understand.
  2. #71 Je ne comprends pas. I don't understand.
  3. #73 Peux-tu répéter ? Can you repeat?
  4. #74 Parle plus lentement, s'il te plaît. Please speak more slowly.
  5. #75 Comment dit-on ça en anglais ? How do you say this in English?
  6. #76 Qu'est-ce que ça veut dire ? What does this mean?
  7. #77 Peux-tu l'écrire ? Can you write it down?

Checking and agreeing

Check you said it right, and say whether you agree.

  1. #78 C'est correct ? Is this correct?
  2. #79 C'est ça. That's right.
  3. #80 C'est faux. That's wrong.
  4. #81 Je suis d'accord. I agree.
  5. #82 Je ne suis pas d'accord. I disagree.

Asking for help

Ask a stranger for help, or for the nearest bathroom.

  1. #72 Peux-tu m'aider ? Can you help me?
  2. #85 J'ai besoin d'aide. I need help.
  3. #86 Où sont les toilettes ? Where is the bathroom?

Emergencies

The sentences to have ready before you need them.

  1. #87 Appelez la police. Call the police.
  2. #88 Appelez une ambulance. Call an ambulance.
  3. #89 J'ai perdu mon passeport. I lost my passport.
  4. #90 Je me sens mal. I feel sick.

Know them. Then say them without freezing.

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Questions about French phrases for asking for help

What are the most common French phrases for asking for help?

The most common French phrases for asking for help are “Oui.” (Yes.), “Je comprends.” (I understand.), “C'est correct ?” (Is this correct?), “Peux-tu m'aider ?” (Can you help me?) and “Appelez la police.” (Call the police.). All 25 are on this page, grouped by situation.

How do I learn to say these French phrases?

Practice in the app, one at a time: hear it, build it from its words, fill the gap, then say it and compare with the native audio.

Are these French phrases free?

Yes. Every sentence on this page and its audio is free to read and hear. In the app the first 3 sentences are free; one payment opens the rest.

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