French · Emergencies and health
French phrases for emergencies and health
Ten sentences you hope not to need. Learn them now, because in an emergency you will not have time to look them up.
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Step 4Je voudrais un café, s'il vous plaît.
I would like a coffee, please.
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Start free10 French sentences for emergencies and health
| # | English | French |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | I need help. | J'ai besoin d'aide. |
| 2 | Call an ambulance! | Appelez une ambulance ! |
| 3 | Call the police! | Appelez la police ! |
| 4 | I do not feel well. | Je ne me sens pas bien. |
| 5 | I need a doctor. | J'ai besoin d'un médecin. |
| 6 | Where is the nearest pharmacy? | Où est la pharmacie la plus proche ? |
| 7 | It hurts here. | J'ai mal ici. |
| 8 | I have lost my passport. | J'ai perdu mon passeport. |
| 9 | Someone stole my bag. | On m'a volé mon sac. |
| 10 | Do you speak English? | Parlez-vous anglais ? |
Three phrases that save you
You will not always understand the reply. These work in every situation, so learn them first.
| English | French |
|---|---|
| Could 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 understand. | Je ne comprends pas. |
Tips
- Learn the call-for-help phrases before a trip, not during one. They only work if they come out automatically.
- In an emergency anywhere in the European Union you can call 112. Other countries have their own numbers, so check before you travel.
- Keep any allergies or medication written down in the local language on your phone.
These sentences use vous, the polite form, which is right for shops, hotels and restaurants. Use tu only with friends, children and people who use it with you first.
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How do you say “I need help” in French?
“J'ai besoin d'aide.”.
What are the most useful French phrases for emergencies and health?
“J'ai besoin d'aide.” (I need help.) “Appelez une ambulance !” (Call an ambulance!) “Appelez la police !” (Call the police!) “Je ne me sens pas bien.” (I do not feel well.) “J'ai besoin d'un médecin.” (I need a doctor.)
What should I say if I do not understand the answer in French?
Say “Je ne comprends pas.” (I do not understand.), then “Parlez plus lentement, s'il vous plaît.” (Please speak more slowly.) or “Pouvez-vous répéter, s'il vous plaît ?” (Could you repeat that, please?).
How do I learn these French phrases quickly?
Say each sentence out loud, not just read it. Ten sentences a day for a week is plenty before a trip. 4ToSpeak has you hear each one, build it, and say it aloud with feedback.
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