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Speak French like they do in Paris
Speaking French would be a dream come true for many of us, either for travel, work or personal enrichment. But wading through all the online French resources can feel like an impossible task.
uTalk makes your search easy. We’ll help you avoid:
- Wasting time on grammar drills that don’t help you speak French in real situations
- Struggling to understand spoken French because lessons ignore native pronunciation
- Losing motivation with courses that feel like homework instead of being fun and interactive
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Your path to speaking French like a local
No classes to schedule. No jargon. Just a clear path.
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Download our app or open the web version, and subscribe now. Choose French, then pick your first subject.
Get StartedPractise real phrases
Learn through short lessons that use native speaker audio and games that boost memory. To help you learn faster, reviews focus on the words you get wrong.
Speak like a local
Try out your new French with native speakers. Beginners and intermediate learners will benefit from lessons that give immediate value with a focus on practical spoken language.
French language learning: why uTalk is different
Through learning key words and phrases, uTalk teaches you to actually speak a language. Use our online app whenever you feel like learning.
Speak first
Learn greetings and vocabulary that will help you when travelling and having everyday conversations with French speakers.
Authentic native speakers
Listen to French spoken by native speakers. With our app’s native speaker audio, you’ll hear the French accent as it’s really spoken.
Beginner friendly, fun and effective
Game-like lessons that are short and focused keep you motivated and build your confidence. Lessons are based on real-life situations to help you speak to real people.
Speak French today (common phrases and audio)
uTalk helps you learn how to speak and recognise key words and phrases. It's app-based, online and ready when you are.
Je voudrais un café, s’il vous plaît.
I’d like a coffee, please.
Bonjour.
Hello.
Oui.
Yes.
Oui merci.
Yes please.
Non.
No.
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Non merci.
No thanks.
S’il vous plaît.
Please.
Merci.
Thank you.
Merci beaucoup.
Thank you very much.
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De rien.
You’re welcome.
Deux bières, s’il vous plaît.
Two beers, please.
le bus
bus
la voiture
car
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le taxi
taxi
le train
train
la gare
railway station
l’aéroport
airport
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l’hôtel
hotel
le passeport
passport
le téléphone
telephone
Excusez-moi.
Excuse me.
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Quelle heure est-il ?
What time is it?
Pourriez-vous répéter, s’il vous plaît ?
Can you repeat that please?
Parlez plus lentement, s’il vous plaît.
Please speak more slowly.
Je ne comprends pas.
I don’t understand.
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Désolé(e).
Sorry.
Où sont les toilettes ?
Where are the toilets?
Toilettes Dames
Ladies’ Toilet
Toilettes Messieurs
Gents’ Toilet
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Où est la plage ?
Where is the beach?
Où est la banque ?
Where is the bank?
Combien ça coûte ?
How much does this cost?
la carte de crédit
credit card
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le distributeur de billets
cash machine
Au revoir.
Goodbye.
le paracétamol
paracetamol
les clés
keys
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la carte
map
gauche
left
droite
right
un
one
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deux
two
trois
three
Where is it spoken?
France
Belgium
Switzerland
Number of speakers
280,000,000
Language family
Indo-European
Italic
Romance
Fun facts | French
- In French ‘une baguette’ literally means ‘a stick’, so a magic wand (as in the story Harry Potter) translates as ‘une baguette magique’ and chopsticks as ‘les baguettes chinoises’.
- If someone says 'la moutarde me monte au nez' - the mustard is going up my nose - it means they're getting angry.
- In Maori, the aboriginal language of New Zealand, France is known as ‘wiwi’ from the French for yes, yes, ‘oui, oui’!
- The Académie française, established in 1635, has the task of keeping an eye on the French language and making sure not too many English words sneak in. One example of its success has been to install 'ordinateur' and 'courriel' instead of the English 'computer' and 'e-mail'.
Learn French online with uTalk
Language learning should feel easy and rewarding. You’ll begin by studying basic greetings and everyday vocabulary and then advance to family words, numbers and key conversation phrases. Our short and engaging lessons are perfect for beginners. Practise your pronunciation using the native speaker audio, then be tested on what you’ve learned to check your progress. Smart reviews focus more on words you get wrong to reinforce learning.
Choose a category, and the app organises the content to help you make fast progress. Learn from English or switch to learning from another language if you prefer. With flexibility a top priority, you can learn online or offline and use uTalk on mobile or desktop. Change topics any time based on what suits you. And if you need help, reach out to our friendly UK-based support team.
Understanding French and Canadian French
Here’s how standard French and Canadian French fit together, and what you’ll learn with uTalk.
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Key points
- French is spoken across France, parts of Switzerland and Belgium, and in many other countries worldwide. It’s one of the most studied languages globally, helping people enhance their careers, travel the world and explore different cultures.
- Canadian refers to the variety spoken in Canada, particularly Quebec. While mutually intelligible with standard French, it has its distinct pronunciation, vocabulary and expressions that have been shaped by centuries of Canadian development.
- uTalk teaches both versions of French. Simply choose your preferred dialect when you get started.
French and its European neighbours
- French is a Romance language, closely related to Italian, Portuguese and Romanian. It is also related to Canadian French which derived from the 17th and 18th-century language spoken by French settlers who emigrated to Canada over 300 years ago. If you’ve studied any of these, you’ll probably be able to spot familiar vocabulary and grammar patterns, which can make learning French easier.
- France shares borders with eight European countries, and uTalk supports many nearby languages, including German, Luxembourgish, Catalan, Spanish, Italian and Flemish (Belgium Dutch). Understanding the regional context helps you appreciate how French and other languages have developed across Europe.
- Don’t forget that there are dozens of other languages across Europe. uTalk offers courses on more than 150 languages worldwide, so check out all the options and maybe even learn a few at a time.
"Making French accessible for everyone"
"Learning a new language can be intimidating at first. French grammar rules, irregular verbs and dull textbooks can drain your motivation before you’ve even learned to say “How are you?” At uTalk, we understand that speaking to people in their native language with confidence matters more than perfect grammar. That’s why we’ve recorded native French speakers so that you can learn the language as it’s actually spoken. Our practical lessons will soon get you enjoying short conversations, rather than studying long grammar rules."
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uTalk Founder
A French learning app you can trust
We offer courses for over 150 languages with content recorded by native speakers. You can learn French from English or any of the other 140+ languages supported by our app. Join 30 million satisfied customers who have enjoyed our language learning method which has been refined based on feedback from language experts, teachers and students. Check out our reviews to see what learners think about our interactive app.
Start your French learning journey today
French is great for travel and work or just for personal fulfillment. Maybe you’re planning a trip to Paris, want to follow French podcasts or dream of having chats with French speakers. Understanding spoken French and memorising vocabulary can feel overwhelming, but don’t worry, uTalk can help.
Get StartedJust choose your subject and you’ll start learning basic greetings and commonly used words. You’ll then build up your stock of phrases to use in real situations. By listening to native speakers and recording yourself copying them, you can check and fine-tune your pronunciation. Even better, the game-like lessons are fun for beginners, but everyone will find the content useful. Both online and offline learning are available, and you can follow the app’s learning path or explore what catches your interest. Choose for yourself what you want to learn to keep you motivated.
Speaking French with confidence has never been so simple. Actually understand what people are saying, use your knowledge when you meet locals and continue conversations after saying Bonjour. Our app fits your life and unlocks a world of new experiences.
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Explore the Romance language family
French belongs to the Romance language family, descended from Latin and shares deep connections with other languages spoken in Europe and beyond. If you want to learn about other languages in the family, have a look at Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Romanian, Catalan, Galician, Corsican, Sardinian, Sicilian, Neapolitan and Jérriais.
With similar historical roots, learning more than one Romance language will feel familiar. Many French words will remind you of their Spanish or Italian cousins.
Get StartedFrequently asked questions
Do you offer live online classes or is it just an app?
uTalk is an app and online language learning software. Lessons are digital, short and practical. If you want a tutor, the app still helps you prepare for class and review between sessions.
Can I start as a beginner?
Yes. The course begins with basic greetings and everyday words and phrases and takes you to an A1-A2 level on the CEFR scale. Some of our topics even cover material you’d learn as you grow your skills to B1 or B2.
What application languages do you support? Can I learn without English?
Yes. uTalk works for speakers of more than 140 languages. Choose the one that suits you in Settings.
How is content selected and ordered?
Topics are based on real life situations. You can select any category and the app suggests a smart learning order for beginners. You can change it at any time.
How does uTalk compare with YouTube lessons?
YouTube can be useful, but it’s hard to check pronunciation or get structured reviews. uTalk gives you native speaker audio, games that test tricky words more often and a clear path from basic to practical use.
Where can I learn a language with uTalk?
We’re available on iOS, Android, web, Mac and PC. Get started now and you’ll be directed to download uTalk for your device.
How fast can I learn to speak French?
Short, consistent sessions are most effective. With practice, many learners can have simple conversations in just a few weeks. Your progress will depend on how often you use and review what you've learned on the app and how often you put your skills into practice in real life.
Can I learn French for free with uTalk?
It’s easy to start learning with uTalk, and you can cancel your subscription at any time. Because your experience is important to us, we offer a 28-Day Money Back Guarantee if you’re not fully satisfied.
Topics
- First Words
- Transport
- Restaurant
- Food and Drink
- Cooking
- Places
- Directions
- Illness
- Doctor
- Body
- Emergencies
- Social Phrases
- Leisure
- Likes and Dislikes
- Football Match Abroad
- Football Commentary
- Sports
- Shopping Words
- Fruit
- Vegetables
- Clothes
- Ingredients
- Home
- Bathroom
- Kitchen
- Tools
- Family
- Occupations
- Animals
- Animals' Bodies
- Farming
- Technology
- School
- Business
- Numbers up to Twenty
- Numbers up to Ten Million
- Essential Phrases
- Adjectives
- Prepositions
- Colours
- Countries
- Calendar
- Time
- Timetable
- Outdoors
- Holiday
- Skiing
- Camping
- Golf
- Sailing
- Driving
- Olympics
- Summer Olympics
- Winter Olympics
- Military Commands
- Military Peace Keeping
- Military Intelligence
- Accommodation
- Shopping Phrases
- Travelling
- Free Starter Words
- Disaster Relief - Volunteers
- Natural Disasters
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