Translate into French
I do not understand well.
Level 10
Asking for Help
Staying polite while saying you do not understand. This level is central for expats. If you can clearly say that you are learning and ask people to slow down, many situations become manageable.
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Vocabulary
je ne comprends pas
I do not understand
répéter
to repeat
plus lentement
more slowly
expliquer
to explain
apprendre
to learn
un peu
a little
encore une fois
once again
écrire
to write
montrer
to show
aider
to help
je débute
I am a beginner
un mot
a word
la prononciation
pronunciation
comprendre
to understand
patient / patiente
patient
Sentence Patterns
Je ne comprends pas bien.
I do not understand well.
Pouvez-vous parler plus lentement ?
Can you speak more slowly?
Pouvez-vous répéter encore une fois ?
Can you repeat once again?
Je suis en train d'apprendre le français.
I am learning French.
Pouvez-vous l'écrire, s'il vous plaît ?
Can you write it down, please?
Pouvez-vous me montrer ?
Can you show me?
Je débute, merci d'être patient.
I am a beginner, thank you for being patient.
Qu'est-ce que ce mot veut dire ?
What does that word mean?
J'ai compris maintenant.
I understand now.
Merci pour votre aide.
Thank you for your help.
Translation exercises
Translate into French
Can you speak more slowly?
Translate into French
I am learning French.
Translate into French
Can you write it down, please?
Translate into French
What does this word mean?
Comprehension check
Comprehension
How do you ask someone to slow down?
Comprehension
What does 'je débute' mean?
Comprehension
How do you say 'once again'?
Comprehension
Which verb means 'to show'?
Comprehension
What can you say to thank someone for being patient?
Roleplay practice
At the mairie
A staff member is speaking too quickly. Ask them to repeat and write it down.
Say you do not understand wellAsk them to slow downAsk them to write it
Roleplay response
Starter: Pardon, je ne comprends pas bien.
School reception
Explain that you are learning French and need a simple explanation.
Mention learning FrenchAsk for helpThank the person
Roleplay response
Starter: Je suis en train d'apprendre le français...
Telephone problem
You missed a word on the phone. Ask the person to repeat that word only.
Ask for repetitionMention one wordStay concise
Roleplay response
Starter: Pouvez-vous répéter ce mot, s'il vous plaît ?
Final challenge
Write a practical help request you could use in an admin office.
Say you do not understandMention that you are learning FrenchAsk for repetition or writingThank the person
Write your challenge answer
Draft your own answer, then compare it with the sample if you need support.