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The English phrase “speak louder” is translated into French as parle plus fort.

The English phrase “limited time only” translates to French as durée limitée seulement.

The English phrase ‘swim team’ is translated into French as équipe de natation.

The English phrase “hands up” can be translated into French as haut les mains ! The phrase is used to demand that someone surrender.

The English word “french” translates to French as français. The word français is used as an adjective relating to the French language.

The English phrase “you drive me crazy” can be said in French as tu me rends fou.

In French, “I have to go” is expressed as Je dois y aller.

In French, half past nine is said as neuf heures et demie. The phrase is used to describe the time that is thirty minutes after nine o’clock.

In French, ‘do you want?’ is translated as tu veux ? This phrase is used to ask if someone desires a particular thing or wants to do something.

The English word “lunch” is translated into French as déjeuner. The term refers to the meal eaten around midday.