Are you going on a trip soon? Here are some 50 phrases and expressions useful to learn in English to travel and get you out of it easily abroad!
Whether you’re already familiar with the English language or you’ve started your learning just a few days ago, these English phrases will be a perfect complement to your vocabulary to be able to easily manage your travels abroad. Understanding these phrases and using them daily will allow you to be comfortable during your trip and with your first English exchanges with foreigners!
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The phrases and phrases of courtesy to be known in English to travel
1. Basic expressions
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- « Hello » / « Good morning » Hello - Hi! Hi! - "Good evening" Good evening. - "How are you? » How are you? - « How are you doing? » How are you? - “I’m great, thanks” : I'm fine, thank you. - “What’s up?” What's up? - "How old are you? » How old are you? - "Where do you from? » : Where are you from? - “What’s your name? » What's your name? - “My name is...” / “I’m...” : My name is... / I am (prenom) - "Where do you live? » Where do you live? - "Yes" / "No" Yes / No - “I don’t know” I don't know - "Please" : Please - Thank you! » Thank you. - « Goodbye » / « Bye » Goodbye - « See you soon » See you soon - « See you » : A+ - "Have a nice day! » - Have a good day!
2. Expressions to get understood
- "Do you speak English? French? » : Are you speaking English? - “I don’t understand” I don't understand - « Can you repeat please? » Can you repeat? - Could you speak more slowly? » Can you talk more slowly? - “How do you say “...” in English? » : How do we say “XXX” in English? - "How do you spell it? » : How is it written?
3. The expressions to guide
- « Can you show me ... on the map, please? » : Can you show me this place on the map, please? - "Where is the tourism center? » : Where is the tourist office? - "On the right", "on the left", "right ahead" : On the right, on the left, straight. - "Where can I find ...?" Where can I find...? - “I’m looking for ...” I'm looking for... - "Where can I buy the tickets? » : Where can I buy tickets (transport)?
4. Useful expressions at restaurant or shop
- « A table for two, please » : One table for two - "Can I have the bill, please? » : Can I get the bill? - "How much is it, please? » How much does it cost? - "I would like..." : I would like to have... - “I’ll take this one” I'll take this one. - « Excuse me, I’m looking for the toilets? » Excuse me, I'm looking for the bathroom. - «Can I pay by card / by cash» : Can I pay by card / cash? - "We only accept cash" : We only accept species. - "Where can I find an ATM, please? » : Where can I find a ticket distributor?
5. Nice to meet you
When you meet someone or introduce a new person, you can use this expression to say "How do you do? "
Example : – “I present Emma to you” – Nice to meet you! »
6. Hope to see you soon
This expression simply means “I hope to see you soon!”. You will surely hear him after meeting someone. It is often contracted in a short "See you" which means "to soon! "
Example : – “It was a great date! Bye! » – “ Hope to see you soon! »
7. You are welcome / it’s my pleasure
"You are welcome" means "you are welcome." This common expression is the equivalent of our “nothing!”. To say "please, you can also use this expression or then "it's my pleasure" which simply means "it's my pleasure". You can also hear the following expressions: “Don’t mention it! = Let’s not talk about it anymore! / “I don’t know what to say! » = I don't know what to say (to thank you)
Example : – “Thank you for this gift” – "You are welcome! »
8. I beg your forgiveness
To apologize, it is common to say “I am so sorry”: I'm so sorry. But to be polite as an English, it is better to use "I beg your forgiveness" which simply means "I beg your forgiveness". You can also use the phrase “Please let me apologize for this mistake. “I beg you to apologize for this mistake.
9. I am fed up with it
This phrase can literally translate "I am reassured by this!". It simply means you're tired of something. It’s our “I’m tired of it”.
Example : – “Do you want to continue the visit? » – “I am fed up with it”
10. It’s up to you
This short phrase to learn in English to travel simply means "as you want".
11. You must be kidding
You may hear it during your adventures, “You must be kidding” means “You kidding?”. Pay attention to the tone of your interlocutor, it can mean you've done a stupidity!
12. Make yourself at home
You have come to a knowledge, and he says "Make yourself at home". It’s just our phrase “Do as you are!”.
13. What a shame! What a pity!
You will frequently hear these two common phrases in English. They mean "What a shame! "
14. Come on!
This common expression in English is an encouragement either to say more, or to go faster or to do more. It is frequently used at the beginning of the sentence.
Example : "I can't tell you this secret..." "Come on, you can tell me!": Come on, you can tell me!
Or... "Come on, we will be late!": Hurry, we'll be late!
15. Damn it!
It is an exclamation after making a mistake or mistake. This is the equivalent of our “Zut” or “God!”. The expressions " damn it" or "truth" are also common. The latter means "whore!". You can also hear « Shit ! » which is the equivalent of our « Shit ! "
Example : – “ Damn, I spilled coffee down my tshirt!” : Zut, I spilled coffee on my tshirt!
How to learn other English expressions and vocabulary?
Before you go on a trip, it may be interesting for you to learn other phrases that return regularly to the hijack of a conversation with locals. For this, here is a selection of "works that will help you to complete your learning:
- English B2 - English for all - English in 5 minutes per day
In addition to these works, you can find the best apps to learn how to speak English, as well as the best websites!
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