Learn French for Kids: Essential Phrases for Beginners

Bonjour, les enfants! Are you ready to embark on a fun and exciting journey to learn French? This guide is specially designed for young learners like you, making it easy and enjoyable to pick up basic French phrases.

Everyday Greetings and Phrases

Let’s start with some essential greetings and phrases you can use every day:

English	French	Pronunciation
Hello	Bonjour	bohn-zhoor
Goodbye	Au revoir	oh-re-vwahr
Thank you	Merci	mer-see
Please	S’il vous plaît	seel voo pleh
You’re welcome	De rien	duh ree-ahn
Good morning	Bonjour	bohn-zhoor
Good afternoon	Bonjour	bohn-zhoor
Good evening	Bonsoir	bohn-swahr

Basic Questions

Learning to ask basic questions is crucial for communication. Here are some common questions you can use:

English	French	Pronunciation
How are you?	Comment allez-vous?	koh-mahn ah-lay voo
What’s your name?	Comment t’appelles-tu?	koh-mahn tah-pel-tuh
What is this?	C’est quoi ça?	say kwa sa
Where is the bathroom?	Où sont les toilettes?	oo sohn lay twah-let

Fun Activities

Learning French can be fun! Here are some activities you can try:

• Sing French songs: There are many fun French children’s songs available online.
• Watch French cartoons: Cartoons like Peppa Pig and Caillou are available in French.
• Play French games: There are many educational French games online and in app stores.
• Read French books: There are many children’s books available in French.

Remember to Practice

The key to learning any language is practice! Use the phrases you’ve learned in everyday situations, and don’t be afraid to make mistakes. Every mistake is a learning opportunity. Bon courage!