Learn French!
Montreal's official language is French but both French and English are commonly spoken there. If you don't already speak any French, it's a good idea to learn some French words and phrases before you visit. Although English is commonly spoken, it is polite to first approach someone in French to ask if they speak English.
Hello; Good day - Bonjour
Good evening - Bonsoir
My name is Howard. - Je m'appelle Howard.
What's your name? - Comment vous appellez-vous?
Nice to meet you. - Enchanté (for men) / Enchantée (for women)
How are you? - (Comment) ça va?
I'm fine, thank you. - Bien, merci.
And you? - Et vous?
Excuse me - Pardon, excusez-moi
Do you speak English? - Parlez vous anglais?
Yes - Oui
No - Non
Where is the restroom? - Où sont les toilettes?
Please - s'il vous plait
How much is it? - C'est combien?
Thank you. - Merci.
You're welcome. - Je vous en prie. -OR- de rien.
Goodbye. - Au revoir.
I'm sorry. - Excusez-moi, s'il vous plaît.
Check, please. - L'addition, s'il-vous-plaît.
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