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Language & Phrases in Mauritius |
There are essentially three languages in Mauritius... English, French and French creole. English is the official language of the government and institutions but French is more widely used across the island's population.
Here are a few basic French phrases to help you speak with any Mauritians who do not speak English...
BASIC GREETINGS & RESPONSES
| English |
French |
| Hello |
Bonjour |
| Good day / Good morning |
Bonjour |
| Good evening |
Bonsoir |
| Good night |
Bonsoir |
| Hi |
Salut |
| Good bye / Bye |
Au revoir |
| See you soon |
A bientôt |
| See you tomorrow |
A demain |
| How are you? |
Comment allez-vous?/ Comment vas-tu ? |
| Fine thank you |
Très bien merci |
| And yourself? |
Et vous? |
| Yes |
Oui |
| No |
Non |
ETIQUETTE
| English |
French |
| Please |
S'il vous/te plaît |
| Thank you (very much) |
Merci (beaucoup) |
| You are welcome |
Je vous en prie |
| Excuse me |
Excusez-moi |
| Pardon? |
Comment? |
| I don’t understand you |
Je ne comprends pas |
| Could you say that again, please? |
Pouvez-vous repeter, si'l vous plait? |
| Do you speak English? |
Parlez vous anglais |
| A little |
Un peu |
| I'm sorry, but... |
Je regrette, mais... |
| That's a shame |
Quel dommage |
| May I... ? |
Puis-je... ? |
EMERGENCIES
| English |
French |
| I'm looking for a pharmacy |
Je cherche une pharmacie |
| I need a doctor |
J'ai besoin d'un docteur |
| Call an ambulance, please |
Appelez une ambulance, s'il vous plaît |
NUMBERS
| English |
French |
| 0 |
zéro |
| 1 |
un |
| 2 |
deux |
| 3 |
trois |
| 4 |
quatre |
| 5 |
cinq |
| 6 |
six |
| 7 |
sept |
| 8 |
huit |
| 9 |
neuf |
| 10 |
dix |
| 11 |
onze |
| 12 |
douze |
| 13 |
treize |
| 14 |
quatorze |
| 15 |
quinze |
| 16 |
seize |
| 17 |
dix-sept |
| 18 |
dix-huit |
| 19 |
dix-neuf |
| 20 |
vingt |
| 21 |
vingt et un |
| 22 |
vingt-deux |
| 23 |
vingt-trois |
| 24 |
vingt-quatre |
| 25 |
vingt-cinq |
| 26 |
vingt-six |
| 27 |
vingt-sept |
| 28 |
vingt-huit |
| 29 |
vingt-neuf |
| 30 |
trente |
| 31 |
trente et un |
| 32 |
trente deux |
| 40 |
quarante |
| 50 |
cinquante |
| 60 |
soixante |
| 70 |
soixante-dix |
| 71 |
soixante et onze |
| 72 |
soixante-douze |
| 80 |
quatre-vingt |
| 81 |
quatre-vingt-un |
| 90 |
quatre-vingt-dix |
| 91 |
quatre-vingt-onze |
| 100 |
cent |
| 101 |
cent un |
| 200 |
deux cent |
| 250 |
deux cent cinquante |
| 1000 |
mille |
| 1000000 |
million |
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