Practice French Conversations: 100 Everyday Dialogues with Audio | Conversations

Practise speaking French with 100 short everyday conversations across 10 topics: introductions, food and drink, shopping, travel, directions, work, health and more. Pick a role, hear your partner and say your lines out loud with instant feedback.

Introductions

1. Meeting someone new (Rencontrer quelqu'un) · A1

Introduce yourself and get to know someone.

2. How are you today (Comment ça va aujourd'hui) · A1

Greet someone and ask how they are.

3. Talking about family (Parler de sa famille) · A1

Talk about the people in your family.

4. Meeting a friend's friend (L'amie d'une amie) · A1

Introduce a friend to someone new.

5. First day in class (Premier jour de cours) · A2

Meet a classmate on the first day of a course.

6. Talking about hobbies (Parler de ses loisirs) · A2

Share what you like to do in your free time.

7. A new neighbour (Une nouvelle voisine) · A2

Say hello to someone who has just moved in next door.

8. Talking about languages (Parler des langues) · A2

Talk about the languages you speak and learn.

9. Meeting an old friend (Retrouver une vieille amie) · B1

Catch up with a friend you haven't seen for years.

10. Introducing yourself at work (Se présenter au travail) · B1

Introduce yourself to a new colleague and explain your role.

Food & Drink

1. Ordering a coffee (Commander un café) · A1

Order a drink and a snack at a cafe.

2. My favourite food (Mon plat préféré) · A1

Talk about the food you like and don't like.

3. Are you hungry (Tu as faim ?) · A1

Decide where to go for lunch.

4. Buying fruit at the market (Acheter des fruits au marché) · A1

Buy fruit and vegetables at a market stall.

5. At a restaurant (Au restaurant) · A2

Order a meal from a waiter.

6. Cooking dinner together (Cuisiner ensemble) · A2

Plan and cook a simple meal at home.

7. Making a shopping list (Faire la liste de courses) · A2

Check what you need before going to the supermarket.

8. Food allergies (Les allergies alimentaires) · A2

Explain what you can't eat when someone invites you for dinner.

9. A problem with the order (Un problème avec la commande) · B1

Politely explain a mistake with your meal and ask for the bill.

10. A family recipe (Une recette de famille) · B1

Describe a special dish and explain how to make it.

Shopping

1. At the fruit market (Au marché) · A1

Buy fresh fruit at a market stall.

2. How much is it? (C'est combien ?) · A1

Ask about prices in a small shop.

3. Trying on a jacket (Essayer une veste) · A1

Ask for a size and try clothes on.

4. Card or cash? (Carte ou espèces ?) · A1

Pay at the checkout in a shop.

5. Choosing a gift (Choisir un cadeau) · A2

Get help to find a present for a friend.

6. Buying new shoes (Acheter des chaussures) · A2

Find comfortable shoes in the right size.

7. At the supermarket (Au supermarché) · A2

Ask a member of staff where to find things.

8. Shopping online (Acheter en ligne) · A2

Talk about ordering things on the internet.

9. Returning a shirt (Rapporter une chemise) · B1

Take something back to a shop and get a refund.

10. Bargaining at a market stall (Négocier au marché) · B1

Politely agree on a lower price.

Travel

1. Checking in at a hotel (Arriver à l'hôtel) · A1

Give your name and get your room key.

2. Buying a train ticket (Acheter un billet de train) · A1

Buy a ticket at the station.

3. Taking a taxi (Prendre un taxi) · A1

Tell the driver where you want to go.

4. At the airport check-in (L'enregistrement à l'aéroport) · A1

Check in for a flight and drop off a bag.

5. A problem with the room (Un problème dans la chambre) · A2

Ask hotel staff to fix a problem.

6. Planning a trip (Préparer un voyage) · A2

Talk with a friend about where to go.

7. Renting a bike (Louer un vélo) · A2

Rent a bike for a day in a new city.

8. At the tourist office (À l'office de tourisme) · A2

Ask for information about things to see.

9. Lost luggage (Une valise perdue) · B1

Report a missing suitcase at the airport.

10. Missing a connection (Une correspondance ratée) · B1

Find another option after a delayed train.

Directions

1. Where is the station? (Où est la gare ?) · A1

Ask a stranger for the way to the train station.

2. Is there a supermarket near here? (Il y a un supermarché près d'ici ?) · A1

Find a shop close to where you are.

3. Is it far? (C'est loin ?) · A1

Ask how far a place is and how to get there.

4. Waiting for the bus (En attendant le bus) · A1

Ask which bus goes to the city centre.

5. Buying a train ticket (Acheter un billet de train) · A2

Buy a ticket and find the right platform.

6. I think I'm lost (Je crois que je suis perdue) · A2

Ask for help when you don't know where you are.

7. How to get to my place (Comment venir chez moi) · A2

Give a friend directions to your home.

8. Finding a room in a building (Trouver une salle dans un bâtiment) · A2

Ask for directions inside a large building.

9. I missed my stop (J'ai raté mon arrêt) · B1

Get help after going too far on public transport.

10. The road is closed (La route est fermée) · B1

Find another way when your usual route is blocked.

Daily Life

1. Good morning! (Bonjour !) · A1

Talk about your morning routine.

2. What's the weather like? (Quel temps fait-il ?) · A1

Talk about today's weather.

3. What time is it? (Quelle heure est-il ?) · A1

Ask the time and talk about being on time.

4. My new home (Mon nouveau logement) · A1

Describe where you live.

5. Sharing the housework (Partager les tâches ménagères) · A2

Decide who does which chores at home.

6. How was your weekend? (Ton week-end s'est bien passé ?) · A2

Talk about what you did at the weekend.

7. Meeting a neighbour (Rencontrer une voisine) · A2

Talk to someone who lives next door.

8. A family visit (Une visite de la famille) · A2

Talk about spending time with family.

9. A very busy week (Une semaine très chargée) · B1

Talk about stress and finding time to rest.

10. The heating isn't working (Le chauffage ne marche pas) · B1

Report a problem at home and arrange a repair.

Work

1. My first day (Mon premier jour) · A1

Say hello to a new colleague on your first day.

2. Asking for help (Demander de l'aide) · A1

Ask a colleague to help you with a small problem.

3. What time is the meeting? (La réunion est à quelle heure ?) · A1

Check the time and place of a meeting.

4. Lunch break (La pause déjeuner) · A1

Chat with a colleague about lunch at work.

5. Leaving a phone message (Laisser un message) · A2

Call an office and leave a message for someone.

6. A busy deadline (Une échéance serrée) · A2

Talk about a deadline and plan the work together.

7. My computer isn't working (Mon ordinateur ne marche pas) · A2

Explain a technical problem to the IT team.

8. Asking for a day off (Demander un jour de congé) · A2

Ask your manager for a day off next week.

9. A job interview (Un entretien d'embauche) · B1

Answer common questions in a job interview.

10. Feedback on a project (Un retour sur un projet) · B1

Give and receive helpful feedback from a manager.

Health

1. I don't feel well (Je ne me sens pas bien) · A1

Tell a friend that you feel ill.

2. At the pharmacy (À la pharmacie) · A1

Ask for medicine at a pharmacy.

3. Booking an appointment (Prendre rendez-vous) · A1

Call the health centre to see a doctor.

4. At the doctor (Chez le médecin) · A1

Describe your symptoms to a doctor.

5. At the dentist (Chez le dentiste) · A2

Talk to a dentist about a painful tooth.

6. Going to the gym (Aller à la salle de sport) · A2

Plan to exercise together with a friend.

7. A sports injury (Une blessure de sport) · A2

Talk about an injury and what to do next.

8. Healthy habits (De bonnes habitudes) · A2

Talk about eating well and sleeping better.

9. An emergency call (Un appel d'urgence) · B1

Ask for help in an emergency and give clear information.

10. Feeling stressed (Le stress) · B1

Talk honestly about stress and how to deal with it.

Friends & Plans

1. Are you free on Saturday? (Tu es libre samedi ?) · A1

Ask a friend about their plans and meet up.

2. Going to the cinema (Aller au cinéma) · A1

Choose a film and a time to see it together.

3. A birthday party (Une fête d'anniversaire) · A1

Invite a friend to your birthday party.

4. Meeting for coffee (Prendre un café ensemble) · A1

Arrange a place and time to meet a friend.

5. Sorry, I can't come (Désolé, je ne peux pas venir) · A2

Cancel a meeting politely and suggest another day.

6. Weekend plans (Les projets du week-end) · A2

Talk about what you did and what you will do.

7. A present for Maria (Un cadeau pour Maria) · A2

Plan a birthday present with a friend.

8. Catching up (Prendre des nouvelles) · A2

Meet an old friend and share your news.

9. Running late (En retard) · B1

Tell a friend you are late and change the plan.

10. Planning a trip together (Organiser un voyage ensemble) · B1

Discuss ideas and agree on a short holiday.

Opinions & Ideas

1. Do you like it? (Ça te plaît ?) · A1

Ask for and give a simple opinion.

2. My favourite season (Ma saison préférée) · A1

Talk about the season you like best.

3. Cats or dogs? (Chats ou chiens ?) · A1

Compare two things and say which you prefer.

4. City or countryside? (La ville ou la campagne ?) · A1

Say where you would like to live and why.

5. Talking about a film (Parler d'un film) · A2

Share your opinion of a film you have seen.

6. A good book (Un bon livre) · A2

Recommend a book and explain why you like it.

7. Choosing a restaurant (Choisir un restaurant) · A2

Compare options and decide together.

8. Phones and social media (Les téléphones et les réseaux sociaux) · A2

Discuss how much you use technology.

9. Working from home (Le télétravail) · B1

Disagree politely and explain your point of view.

10. Ideas for the neighbourhood (Des idées pour le quartier) · B1

Make suggestions and discuss them together.

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