Basic French is pretty straightforward and making an effort to learn a few words and phrases in another language is both rewarding and a great way to break the ice with people you don't know!

Visit the BBC Languages Online site and Learn French in your own time and have fun with French Connection
http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/french/

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Good morning (or hello)

How are you?

Please

Thank you

OK

How much is that?

My name is... (David, Susan)

What is your name?

Where is...?

One...two...three...four...five...

Sorry

Goodbye

Bonjour

Comment allez-vous?

S'il vous plaît

Merci

D'accord

Combien

Je m'appelle...(David, Susan)

Comment vous appellez-vous?

Où est...?

Un...deux...trois...quatre, cinq...

Excusez-moi

Au revoir