French for Small Talk, Work and School

The most common French phrases for small talk, work and school are “J'ai une réunion à neuf heures.” (I have a meeting at nine.), “Quels sont les devoirs ?” (What is the homework?), “Il fait beau aujourd'hui.” (Nice weather today.), “Je suis allé au cinéma.” (I went to the movies.) and “Restons en contact.” (Let's keep in touch.). Below are all 33, grouped by situation, each with its English meaning. Tap any one to hear it.

33 phrases · 5 situations · #301–333 of 333 · Updated

At work

Meetings, emails, deadlines and breaks.

  1. #301 J'ai une réunion à neuf heures. I have a meeting at nine.
  2. #302 Je suis occupé maintenant. I'm busy right now.
  3. #303 On peut parler plus tard ? Can we talk later?
  4. #304 Envoie-moi le fichier. Send me the file.
  5. #305 Tu as reçu mon e-mail ? Did you get my email?
  6. #306 J'ai fini le rapport. I finished the report.
  7. #307 Il me faut un délai supplémentaire. I need a deadline extension.
  8. #318 Je travaille de chez moi. I work from home.
  9. #319 Je suis en pause. I'm on a break.
  10. #320 Tu finis le travail à quelle heure ? What time do you finish work?

At school

Homework, exams and the classroom.

  1. #308 Quels sont les devoirs ? What is the homework?
  2. #309 L'examen est la semaine prochaine. The exam is next week.
  3. #310 J'ai réussi l'examen. I passed the test.
  4. #311 J'ai raté l'examen. I failed the test.
  5. #312 Peux-tu réexpliquer ? Can you explain again?
  6. #313 J'ai une question. I have a question.
  7. #314 Écris-le au tableau. Write it on the board.
  8. #315 Ouvrez vos livres. Open your books.
  9. #316 Écoutez bien. Listen carefully.
  10. #317 Prenez des notes. Take notes.

Small talk questions

Easy questions to start a conversation.

  1. #321 Il fait beau aujourd'hui. Nice weather today.
  2. #322 Quels sont tes plans pour le week-end ? What are your plans for the weekend?
  3. #324 Tu aimes le sport ? Do you like sports?
  4. #326 Quel est ton plat préféré ? What's your favorite food?
  5. #328 Tu as vu cette émission ? Have you seen this show?

Talking about yourself

Short answers about what you like to do.

  1. #323 Je suis allé au cinéma. I went to the movies.
  2. #325 Je joue au tennis le samedi. I play tennis on Saturdays.
  3. #327 J'aime lire. I enjoy reading.

Ending a conversation

Leave on a friendly note and keep in touch.

  1. #329 Restons en contact. Let's keep in touch.
  2. #330 Envoie-moi un message plus tard. Text me later.
  3. #331 Restons amis. Let's stay friends.
  4. #332 C'était sympa de parler avec toi. It was nice talking to you.
  5. #333 À la prochaine ! See you next time!

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What are the most common French phrases for small talk, work and school?

The most common French phrases for small talk, work and school are “J'ai une réunion à neuf heures.” (I have a meeting at nine.), “Quels sont les devoirs ?” (What is the homework?), “Il fait beau aujourd'hui.” (Nice weather today.), “Je suis allé au cinéma.” (I went to the movies.) and “Restons en contact.” (Let's keep in touch.). All 33 are on this page, grouped by situation.

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