1. I don't speak French
   To the airport, please
2. Why not?
   A table for two

The phrase "Pourquoi pas?" is a simple way of asking, "Why not?" It is commonly used in a variety of social situations such as questioning someone's choice to do something or simply making a suggestion.

1. Excuse me.
   Go away.
2. I don't understand.
   Wait for us there.

"Je ne comprends pas" translates in English as "I don't understand." It is used when referring to an idea or concept that is difficult to grasp. The word "comprends" is derived from the verb "comprendre" which means "to understand."

1. No problem
   Could you speak more slowly?
2. One black coffee, please
   It's not like that.

"Ca n'est pas grave" is a French saying which simply means "No problem/ it's OK/ it doesn't matter." However, the phrase directly translates as "It's not serious." "Pas de problème" is a more literal way of saying no problem.

1. Can I do that?
   What's new?
2. May I sit here?
   Since when?

"Quoi de neuf" translates as "what's new?" or "what's up?" in English. It is also another way of saying "how are you?". It is generally used when speaking to someone and asking them how they're doing.

1. I'll let you know.
   I am ready.
2. I don't speak French.
   The bill, please.

"L'addition, s'il vous plais," which means "the bill please," is a polite, formal and concise way of requesting the bill. This phrase is commonly used in formal settings such as when dining in a restaurant or a similar establishment.

1. I'm sorry.
   Could you speak more slowly?
2. A table for two
   Go away.

"Je suis desole," meaning "I'm sorry," is generally used when apologizing to someone. The verb "suis" is a conjugated form of the verb "être," while "desole" is derived from the word, "désoler."

1. Excuse me.
   Good afternoon
2. To the airport, please.
   Where can I eat?

"Bon apres-midi" is a form of greeting which translates as "Good afternoon." This greeting may include the title of the person who is being spoken to for instance, "Bon apres-midi, Monsieur Joseph" meaning "Good afternoon, Mr. Joseph."

1. May I sit here?
   Wait for us there.
2. I love you.
   One black coffee, please

"Je t'aime" which means "I love you," is a term of endearment which is used to express affection to someone. A suitable or typical response to this phrase would be "Mois aussi, Je t'aime," meaning, "I love you too."

1. It's not like that.
   I don't speak French.
2. Are you hungry?
   Since when?

"Avez-vous faim?" is a simple and direct way of asking someone "Are you hungry?" in the given moment. A response to this question would be "Oui, J'ai faim," which translates as "Yes, I am hungry."

1. Can you help me?
   Where can I eat?
2. You're welcome.
   Can I do that?

"De rien" is a phrase which literally translates as "of nothing" but casually means "You're welcome" or "It was nothing." A common precursor to this would be "Merci," meaning "Thanks."

1. Could you speak more slowly?
   Is that all?
2. A table for two
   I'll let you know.

"C'est tout?" is a question which translates in English as "Is that all?" It may be used in a restaurant setting where the waiter asks the customer if their order is complete. It is also used to ask someone if they are done speaking.

1. Go away.
   To the airport, please
2. Excuse me.
   Could you repeat that please?

"Pouvez-vous répéter s'il vous plait" is a question that means "Could you repeat that, please?" It is used to politely ask some to repeat themselves, either because the listener did not understand what was said or did not hear the statement clearly.

1. I am ready.
   May I sit here?
2. One black coffee, please
   How do you spell that?

"Comment ca s'ecrit?" is a simple way to ask someone "How do you spell that?" This question is used to seek clarification of a particular word (s). "Ecrit" is a conjugated form of the verb "écrire," meaning "to write."

1. What do you want to do?
   I don't know.
2. Wait for us there.
   What do you want?

The phrase "Je ne sais pas" directly translates as "I know not what." It is commonly translated as "I don't know" and is used as a response to a question that someone does not have the answer for.

1. It's not like that.
   I don't speak French.
2. Could you speak more slowly?
   Congratulations!

Felicitations is a term that is used as a way of saying congratulations to someone on a special occasion. It is commonly used as a way of acknowledging someone's achievement such as graduation.

1. Can I do that?
   Since when?
2. What does that mean?
   A table for two

"Que veut dire ca?" simply means "what does that mean?" It is commonly used in reference to a wide variety of situations, for instance, a statement which was made that piqued someone's interest.

1. Can you help me?
   How are you?
2. May I sit here?
   Go away.

"Comment cas-tu" is another way of saying "comment allez-vous?" both of which translate as "How are you?" In response to this question, one may respond with "Je vais bien, et toi?", meaning "I am fine, and you?"

1. Nice to meet you.
   One black coffee, please.
2. To the airport, please.
   Excuse me.

"Enchante de vous recontrer" is a greeting which translates as "nice to meet you." This is normally said when expressing pleasure after meeting someone for the first time. The verb "recontrer" means "to meet."

1. What do you want to do?
   What is happening?
2. I'll let you know.
   Thanks a lot

"Merci beaucoup" is one of the most widely known French phrases in American English. If you're in the South, you might even hear someone say "Mercy buckets!"

1. Where can I eat?
   What's your name?
2. Wait for us there.
   I am ready.

"Comment t'appelles-tu?" or "comment tu t'appelles" is a way of asking someone "what is your name?" The pronoun "tu" is used when speaking someone within your age group while "vous" is used for older persons or more formal settings.

1. It's not like that.
   I don't speak French.
2. A table for two
   I don't speak French.

"Je ne parle pas Français," which means "I don't speak French," is a way of communicating to someone that you don't speak this specific language. The word parle is a conjugated form of the verb "parler" which translates as "to talk."

1. Where are you from?
   Could you speak more slowly?
2. Go away.
   To the airport, please.

The question "D'ou venez-vous" is used to ask someone, particularly for the first time, "Where are you from?" The person may respond "Je viens de" followed by the name of their country.

1. What is it?
   Can I do that?
2. May I sit here?
   Since when?

The French phrase "C'est quoi," could be translated as "what is it?", or "what's that?". The word "quoi" is used in questions after a preposition and is used to refer to an object indirectly. For instance, "C'est quoi, ce truc?" meaning "What is that thing?".

1. I'll be late.
   Excuse me.
2. One black coffee, please.
   I'll let you know.

"Je vais etre en retard" is a statement which simply means "I'll be late," or "I am going to be late." This phrase is a polite way of informing someone that you will be running late for a scheduled meeting or event.

1. Can you help me?
   A table for two
2. Where is the bathroom?
   What do you want?

The question "Ou sont les toilettes?" simply means "Where is the bathroom?" A direct translation of this question would be "Où est la salle de bains," but the word "bains" would refer to the bath or shower, rather than the toilet.

1. How much is it?
   Wait for us there.
2. I don't speak French.
   What is happening?

"Combien ça coûte," meaning "How much is it?" is a question used when requesting the price of a service or item bought. In this question, the word coûte refers to the cost, while combien means "how much?"

1. It's not like that.
   Do you speak English?
2. To the airport, please.
   Go away.

The phrase "Parles-vous anglais?" is a formal way of asking someone "Do you speak English?" This question may be used when addressing a stranger, particularly tourists visiting a French-speaking country.

1. I am ready.
   Can I do that?
2. It is very nice.
   Could you speak more slowly?

The phrase "C'est tres gentil" which means "It is very nice" is commonly used to speak about something, an act or gesture, which was very kind or nice. In English, "Gentil" means "nice," while "tres" means "very.

1. Excuse me.
   May I sit here?
2. One black coffee, please
   I am lost.

"Je suis perdu," meaning "I am lost," is an easy question which should be learned by a non-French-speaking tourist visiting a French-speaking country. The word perdu is derived from the root verb "perdre" which means "to lose."

1. Where can I eat?
   Come with me.
2. A table for two
   Since when?

The phrase "Viens avec moi" means "Come with me." It is usually said to someone who may have requested help to a specific location or just arrived at a building. The word "viens" is a conjugated form of the root verb, "venir."

1. Please
   I don't speak French.
2. To the airport, please.
   Wait for us there.

The expression "S'il vous plait," is a formal way of saying "Please." It is said when requesting help or simply when asking a question respectfully. It is commonly used to address strangers in a formal or informal setting.

1. We will speak later.
   I'll let you know.
2. Go away.
   Can you help me?

"Nous parlerons plus tard" translates as "We will speak later." It is usually used in a formal or informal setting to end a conversation politely. It is also used to indicate that a topic will be discussed at a later point in time.

1. Where can I eat?
   I am ready.
2. It's not like that.
   Who is it?

"Qui est-ce?" is a question which means "Who is it." The word "qui," which means "who or whom," is used to speak about other people. "Est-ce que" may be added to the sentence when the word "who" is being used.

1. Can I do that?
   I am fine.
2. May I sit here?
   Excuse me.

The phrase "Je vais bien," is a simple way of saying "I am fine." It may be said in response to a variety of question such as "comment vas-tu?" meaning "how are you?". This question may be answered with "Ca va/Super" which means "it is going well/great."

1. A table for two
   One black coffee, please
2. Is it serious?
   Could you speak more slowly?

The question "C'est grave?" is a way of inquiring if a particular situation is of a serious nature. "Ce n'est pas grave," meaning "It is not serious," would be a suitable response to this question.