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How to say “Do you speak English?” in French
The French for “Do you speak English?”, with audio, grammar notes and the words that go with it.
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Step 4Je voudrais un café, s'il vous plaît.
I would like a coffee, please.
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Start freeDo you speak English?
Parlez-vous anglais ?
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Parlez-vous anglais ?
Do you speak English?
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French words and phrases that go with it
Learn these next. They are among the most common everyday French words and sentences.
- I am fine, thank you.Je vais bien, merci.
- My name is Anna.Je m'appelle Anna.
- What is your name?Comment t'appelles-tu ?
- Nice to meet you.Enchanté.
- Where are you from?D'où viens-tu ?
- I am from the United States.Je viens des États-Unis.
- I do not understand.Je ne comprends pas.
- Can you repeat that, please?Pouvez-vous répéter, s'il vous plaît ?
- Please speak more slowly.Parlez plus lentement, s'il vous plaît.
- I do not know.Je ne sais pas.
- Excuse me, where is the bathroom?Excusez-moi, où sont les toilettes ?
- Where is the train station?Où est la gare ?
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“Do you speak English?” is one of the everyday sentences in the 4ToSpeak French guides. Browse every French word and phrase A–Z or work through the common words in order.
How do you say “Do you speak English?” in French?
“Do you speak English?” in French is “Parlez-vous anglais ?”.
What does “Parlez-vous anglais ?” mean in English?
“Parlez-vous anglais ?” is French for “Do you speak English?”.
How do I remember “Parlez-vous anglais ?”?
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