In this lesson you will learn some basic French telephone phrases and vocabulary words. You will find these to be extremely useful when calling people on the phone in French-speaking countries.
Hello
The phone is ringing.
Est-ce que Jean-Marc est là s’il vous plaît?
Is Jean-Marc there, please?
Yes, he’s here.
No, he’s not here.
Est-ce que Stéphanie est là s’il vous plaît?
Is Stephanie there, please?
Yes, she’s here.
No, she’s not here.
One moment, please.
One moment, please. (more commonly used in Quebec)
It’s David (literally: It’s David on the device)
Please hold (literally: don’t leave)
Here he is (literally: I’ll pass him to you)
Don’t hang up.
Voulez-vous laisser un message?
Would you like to leave a message?
Votre numéro téléphone, s’il vous plaît.
Your telephone number, please.
My telephone number is…
Est-ce qu’il peut me rappeler?
Can he call me back?
The line cut off.
Thanks for calling!
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