Lesson overview
Learn how to ask for directions in French with these key words and phrases! Whether it’s because you're lost, if you need to find a specific place, or if you're looking for something specific, being able to ask a local and find where to go in French can help you enjoy your trip more.
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9 words/phrases to learn
je dois aller ...
I have to go...
je dois aller à la boulangerie
I have to go to the bakery
où est la gare ?
where is the station?
... le plus proche; ... la plus proche
the nearest...
où est l'hôpital le plus proche ?
where is the nearest hospital?
est-ce que c'est loin ?
is it far?
peut-être
maybe; perhaps
je sais que c'est loin
I know that it's far
c'est à dix minutes en bus
it's ten minutes by bus
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