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The Small Talk Phrases You Need to Know in Paris

Being able to properly express yourself is one of the surest ways to feel comfortable in unfamiliar surroundings. Before traveling somewhere new I like to familiarize myself with questions words and phrases that will come in handy at my destination.

For much of the tourist world, visiting Paris throws them into a melting pot of cultures all communicating in one single language. In spite of being one of the most romantic languages in the world, French is no breeze to master 鈥� especially if you struggle to do the accent.

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For this reason people too often resort to learning just individual words and hoping to get by. I can tell you from experience that learning entire phrases is the surest way to improving both your French communication skills and accent.

Small talk is the bane of our existence at the best of times; but when you鈥檙e in a foreign land, with people who don鈥檛 know a thing about your or you them, it can be a real life saver!

From the Bois de Vincennes in the east all the way to the Bois de Boulogne in the west 鈥� these French small talk phrases will get you in with the locals throughout the Parisian streets.

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Talk About Yourself in French

Before diving head first into heavy small talk you鈥檒l need to say a thing or two about yourself so that the person on the receiving end of your banter isn鈥檛 completely clueless.

鈥淛e m鈥檃ppelle _____鈥� translates to 鈥業 call myself鈥︹��. Add your name afterward and you will have successfully introduced yourself to another human being, well done.

To let them know where you are from, and subtly explain the language barrier, you鈥檒l say 鈥淛e viens de ____鈥�. Add your place of origin afterwards; directly translating to 鈥業 am from鈥︹��.

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To continue to conversation you鈥檒l then need to ask them their name in return. 鈥淐omment tu t鈥檃ppelles?鈥� translates to 鈥榳hat do you call yourself?鈥�. Don鈥檛 forget to place emphasis on the end of the phrase so that the receiver is aware you are asking a question.

The best part about these few phrases is that they can be used almost anytime. Whether briefly with your waiter at a restaurant, or more strategically amongst the group in your free guided walking tour 鈥� you鈥檒l be making friends in Paris in no time.

Talk About the Weather in French

Now that the formalities are out of the way, you鈥檒l need to switch to some more targeted phrases to keep the conversation going.

All around the world the most classic and renowned small talk exists under the umbrella topic of the weather. Its not the most interesting of conversations to bestow upon another individual, but it does enforce common ground when communication isn鈥檛 so easy.

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“Il fait bon鈥� is how you would proclaim that it is currently pleasant outside.

To state the opposite, and comment on how bad the weather is, say 鈥�Il fait un temps de chien鈥�.

In the winter time in Paris things get notably chilly. State this to your new friend by saying 鈥淚l fait froid鈥� and take it a step further in predicting “Il va neiger鈥� (It鈥檚 going to snow).

After stating the seemingly obvious you鈥檒l need to take action in continuing the exchange further into the day. Ask your acquaintance if they鈥檇 like to join you at a cafe this evening by saying 鈥淥n se fait un cafe ce soir?鈥�.

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Talk About Your Hobbies in French

Talking about the things one enjoys most in life is the best form of smalltalk, even in French. It is also a great way to get to know your new companion a bit better.

Play them your favorite song and ask 鈥�Est-ce que tu connais cette chanson?鈥�. This will give you a clear idea of their taste in music and whether or not the two of you have anything in common on the subject.

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It is also a good idea to let your acquaintance know the things you happen to like and dislike. 鈥淛’aime la danse/ cuisine/ lire/ coudre鈥︹�� directly translates to 鈥業 like dancing/ cooking/ reading/ sewing. The list goes on and you can insert your hobby of choice quite easily.

Talking film and cinema is another great branch from the usual boring small talk. 鈥淓st-ce que tu as vu le dernier film de鈥� ?鈥� translates to 鈥榟ave you seen the last ___ movie?鈥�. From here you鈥檒l be able to either discuss the film at length, or suggest going to watch it together should you both have not seen it.

Practice your French

Once you get the hang of the phrasing and question words, making small talk in French is the easiest thing in the world. Finding people to listen to your small talk is the hard part.

While in Paris, make a point of attending as many social spaces as you possibly can. Guided tours of parks and museums are great places to meet people .

The your free time stroll the banks of the Seine and sit amongst the many individuals who flock here to enjoy the sunshine and a good book.

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When you鈥檙e not doing this, spend time in cafes and bars. Le Marais is a particularly great area for socializing as the streets are always bustling with things to see and do. What鈥檚 more, you鈥檒l mingle amongst both locals and tourists 鈥� theres a chance you鈥檒l even be able to small talk in your own language from time to time!

Above everything, don鈥檛 be sacred of the language. Yes, the accent can be daunting; and not wanting to risk sounding ridiculous sometimes outweighs the desire to speak to people. But the best way to get comfortable with French is just to suck it up and do it.

Roll your 鈥榬鈥檚, twist your tongue, gargle those 鈥榗鈥檚… and make the small talk! Vous 锚tes belle!