CRIME & THEFT

You must go to the police station.

Vous devez aller au commissariat de police.

Is there a police station near here?

Est-ce qu'il y a un commissariat de police près d'ici?

My watch has been stolen.

On m'a volé ma montre.

I think I put my wallet on the counter.

Je crois avoir mis mon portefeuille sur la comptoir.

Can I have your name and address, please.

Veuillez me donner votre nom et votre adresse.

Where have you looked for it?

Où est-ce que vous l'avez cherché(e)?

WHEN YOU LOSE SOMETHING

I've lost my passport.

J'ai perdu mon passeport.

Where did you lose your bag?

Où est-ce que vous aves perdu votre sac?

What was inside it?

Qu'est-ce qu'il y avait dedans?

There was a camera inside.

Il y avait un appareil-photo dedans.

When did you lose your camera?

Quand avez-vous perdu votre appareil-photo?

What's it like?

Comment est-il/elle?

What shape is it?

C'est de quelle forme?

Was it marked with your name?

Est-ce que c'était marqué à votre nom?

How valuable is it?

Quelle est la valeur de l'objet?

You must fill in a report form.

Vous devez faire une déclaration de perte.

ROAD ACCIDENTS

There has been a accident.

Il y a un accident.

We must call the police.

Il faut téléphoner à la police.

We must phone for an ambulance.

Il faut téléphoner pour une ambulance.

How did the accident happen?

Comment est-ce que l'accident est arrivé?

Was he going fast?

Est-ce qu'il roulait vite?

Do you have your driving lisence?

Avez-vous votre permis de conduire?

Do you have your insurance certificates?

Avez-vous votre carte d'assurance?

Were there any witnesses?

Est-ce qu'il y a eu des témoins?

I witnessed it happening.

J'ai vu ce qui est arrivé.

It wasn't my fault.

Ce n'était pas de ma faute.

It wasn't his right of way.

Il n'avait pas la priorité.

I crashed into the truck.

Je suis entré(e) en collision avec le camion.

The accident happened at the crossroads.

L'accident a eu lieu au carrefour.

DISASTERS

The strong winds blew the tree down.

Un coup de vent a fait tomber l'arbre.

The storms caused flooding.

Il y avait des inondations à cause des orages.

There is a bomb alert.

Il y a une alerte à la bombe.

There was a big explosion.

Il y avait une explosion grande.

Telephone the fire service.

Téléphonez aux pompiers.

Can you help me.

Pouvez-vouz m'aider.

He broke the window.

Il a cassé la vitre.

Evacuate the building, please.

Sortez du bâtiment, s'il vous plaît.



On this page: How do you say in French? If you lose something valuable like your wallet, keys, or passport in France; reporting the crime or theft at a police station. Accidents and crashes; if the police ask for your driving lisence. Calling for an ambulance or the fire service. French phrases to help in a disaster like a fire, flood, or strong wind. Useful French phrases. What is it in French? What is the French for helpful words and phrases for holidays in France (France)? Travelling to France on business. Easy holiday and vacation phrases. French vocabulary and useful sentences. Students studying and learning foreign language French (Français). Speaking French for beginners / intermediate students. Talking about France in French language course. SmartPhrase online phrasebook French translations.

French: Problems
General Words
Food & Drink
Staying Places
Transport
Money & Banks
Going Out
You & Family
Shopping
Medical
Problems
School
Numbers
Be Understood
Pronunciation
Helpful Books


SmartPhrase.com
Home
Phasebook