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20 Essential French Friends Phrases (with Audio)

French friends phrases with English translations, from beginner to advanced.

Beginner (A1)

Tu viens ce soir ?
Are you coming tonight?
On prend un café ?
Shall we grab a coffee?
Tu me manques beaucoup.
I miss you.
À samedi alors !
See you Saturday then!
Ça marche pour moi !
That works for me!

Elementary (A2)

Tu fais quoi ce week-end ?
What are you doing this weekend?
On se retrouve devant le cinéma ?
Shall we meet in front of the cinema?
Désolé, j'ai quinze minutes de retard.
Sorry, I am running fifteen minutes late.
Viens dîner à la maison demain soir.
Come over for dinner tomorrow night.
C'était une super soirée, merci !
It was a great evening, thanks!

Intermediate (B1)

Tu veux venir randonner avec nous dimanche matin ?
Do you want to go hiking with us on Sunday morning?
Je n'ai pas vu Julien depuis sa pendaison de crémaillère.
I have not seen Julien since his housewarming party.
On partage l'addition, c'est plus simple pour tout le monde.
Let's split the bill, it is easier for everyone.
Envoie-moi un message en arrivant, on te gardera une place.
Send me a message when you arrive, we will save you a seat.
Elle organise une fête surprise pour Thomas vendredi prochain.
She is organizing a surprise party for Thomas next Friday.

Advanced (B2+)

On se connaît depuis le lycée, et on se voit encore toutes les semaines.
We have known each other since high school, and we still see each other every week.
Si tu es libre ce week-end, viens avec nous à la mer, il fera un temps magnifique.
If you are free this weekend, come with us to the seaside, the weather will be gorgeous.
Je sais que tu es débordé, mais essaie de passer, même juste pour une heure.
I know you are swamped, but try to stop by, even just for an hour.
Un vrai ami, c'est quelqu'un qui te dit la vérité, même quand c'est dur à entendre.
A real friend is someone who tells you the truth, even when it is hard to hear.
On devrait organiser un week-end tous ensemble, comme on faisait avant d'avoir les enfants.
We should organize a weekend all together, like we used to before having kids.

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