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Essential apps for

France

FrenchEUR7 apps

Bolt and Uber both work in Paris and major cities. Citymapper is best for the metro. Deliveroo + Uber Eats for food.

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Power & Plug

TypeC / E
Voltage230V
Freq50Hz

Most modern devices have plugs compatible with both E and F.

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Basic phrases

French

  • Hello
    Bonjour
    Bon-zhoor
  • Thank you
    Merci
    Mer-see
  • Sorry
    Pardon / Désolé
    Par-don / De-zo-lay
  • Yes
    Oui
    Wee
  • No
    Non
    Non

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Tipping

Service is included (service compris). Round up or leave 5-10% for exceptional service.

🚖Rideshare & Taxi

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U

Uber

The most widely available rideshare service globally. Works in 70+ countries.

Works in Paris, Lyon, Marseille, and most mid-size cities.
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B

Bolt

European rideshare with cheaper fares than Uber in many cities. Also offers scooters.

Often cheaper than Uber in Paris.
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🗺️Navigation & Maps

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C

Citymapper

Best urban transit app in major Western cities — London, NYC, Paris, Berlin.

Best for Paris metro and RER.
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G

Google Maps

Works almost everywhere except mainland China. Offline maps are critical when roaming.

Strong everywhere else.
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💬Translation

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D

DeepL

Highest-quality translation for European languages. Now supports East Asian too.

Higher-quality French translation than Google.
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🍱Food Delivery

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D

Deliveroo

Major in UK, France, Italy, Belgium, Hong Kong, UAE, Singapore.

Major food delivery in cities.
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U

Uber Eats

Wide coverage in US, UK, Japan, Australia, parts of Europe and LATAM.

Backup for restaurants Deliveroo doesn't have.
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Phrases

All French phrases

Hello
Bonjour
Bon-zhoor
Thank you
Merci
Mer-see
Sorry
Pardon / Désolé
Par-don / De-zo-lay
Yes
Oui
Wee
No
Non
Non
Please
S'il vous plaît
Seel voo play
Goodbye
Au revoir
Oh ruh-vwah
How much?
Combien?
Kom-bee-an
Where is the bathroom?
Où sont les toilettes?
Oo son lay twa-let
The check, please
L'addition, s'il vous plaît
La-dee-syon seel voo play
I don't understand
Je ne comprends pas
Zhuh nuh kom-pron pa
Do you speak English?
Parlez-vous anglais?
Par-lay voo on-glay
Cheers
Santé
San-tay
Briefing

What to know before you go

✓ Do

  • Say "Bonjour" before any interaction — shopkeepers, waiters. Skipping it is considered rude.
  • Keep voices low in restaurants.

✕Don't

  • Loud English in cafes.
  • Asking for ketchup with everything.

⚠️ Common scams to know

  • Petition signing in Paris is a pickpocket distraction.
  • "Friendship bracelet" being tied on your wrist near Sacré-Cœur.
  • Fake gold rings "found" on the street.
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