French

To say “be quick” in French, you use sois rapide. This phrase is used as a request or command to perform an action in a short amount of time.

The English phrase “ebook” is translated into French as livre numérique.

To say pay by cash in French, say payer en espèces. To ask whether you can pay this way, say Est-ce que je peux régler en liquide ?, can I pay in cash.

pointe is the French word for the ballet term ‘pointe’. In a ballet context, the phrase ‘en pointe’ is used to describe dancing on the tips of the toes.

The English phrase “please wait” can be translated into French as un moment s’il vous plaît.

The English phrase gathering can be translated into French as rassemblement, rencontre or réunion.

To say “I have diarrhea” in French, use j’ai la diarrhée. This phrase is used to state that you are experiencing frequent, liquid bowel movements.

Salut, comment tu t’appelles ? is the French way to say “hi, what is your name”. This phrase is an informal greeting used to ask someone for their name.

To pick up in French is ramasser. Ramasser is used to mean to lift, grasp or raise something.

To detonate in French is faire exploser. The phrase is used when an external agent causes an explosion.