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Field Drills
French (France)
France
Eight everyday scenes — read, listen, then play them out.
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Talk to a Local
Pronunciation Duels
Culture Quiz
Menu & Sign Decoder
Street Missions
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France culture quiz
Street missions
Phrasebook
Airport arrival · A1
Landing at Paris-CDG
Border control, then the RER into Paris. Greet first — “Bonjour” opens every exchange in France.
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Renting a flat · A2
Visiting an appartement
French landlords often ask for a guarantor (garant) and a full rental file (dossier). Ask about charges and the deposit.
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Opening a bank account · A2
Opening a compte
Banks usually ask for ID, proof of address (justificatif de domicile) and sometimes proof of income. You'll get a RIB with your account details.
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Registering your residence · A2
Validating your visa & the OFII
There's no town-hall address registration in France. With a long-stay visa that acts as a residence permit (VLS-TS), you validate it online and may be called by the OFII; later you apply for a titre de séjour. Check the official sites.
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At the doctor · A2
Chez le médecin
Choose a médecin traitant (regular GP) and use your carte Vitale once you have it.
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At the pharmacy · A1
À la pharmacie
Pharmacists give advice on minor problems. Out of hours, find the pharmacie de garde.
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Ordering food · A1
Café & brasserie
Say “Bonjour” before ordering. Lunch menus (formules) are often good value.
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Small talk with neighbours · A1
Meeting les voisins
Use “vous” with neighbours until they suggest “tu”. A note in the lift before a party is a nice touch.
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