English to French Translator
Translate English to French on any website - emails, chats, articles, input fields. Pick Normal, Slang, or Business style for natural French output, not robotic word-by-word.
About English to French Translation
French is spoken by about 280 million people across France, Belgium, Switzerland, Quebec, several African nations, and as a working language of the EU and UN. English-to-French is the second most-searched translation pair on the web, driven by EU business, luxury industries, and Canadian markets.
French is highly sensitive to register. Vous is mandatory in professional contexts, with anyone older, and with strangers - using tu inappropriately is one of the fastest ways to come across as rude or disrespectful. Tu is reserved for friends, family, children, and clearly informal contexts. Fenly Business style defaults to vous; Slang style switches to tu automatically.
French also has a strict cultural rule around greetings. Failing to say bonjour before any interaction - even a quick question to a stranger or shop clerk - is considered impolite. Translation alone solves the words; awareness of this rule solves the relationship.
Quebec French differs significantly from European French. Vocabulary (char for car instead of voiture, magasiner for to shop, courriel for email), pronunciation, and idioms shift across the Atlantic. For business in Canada, Fenly produces neutral French that reads natural in both regions; for region-specific dialect, add a context cue in your source message.
Common English to French Phrases
Everyday phrases in French (Francais) with English equivalents.
| English | French |
|---|---|
| Hello | Bonjour |
| Goodbye | Au revoir |
| Thank you | Merci |
| You are welcome | De rien |
| Please | S'il vous plait |
| Yes / No | Oui / Non |
| Excuse me | Excusez-moi |
| I am sorry | Je suis desole |
| How are you? | Comment allez-vous?Formal; informal: Ca va? |
| My name is... | Je m'appelle... |
| Nice to meet you | Enchante |
| Where is...? | Ou est...? |
| How much does it cost? | Combien ca coute? |
| I do not understand | Je ne comprends pas |
| Do you speak English? | Parlez-vous anglais? |
| Can you help me? | Pouvez-vous m'aider? |
| What time is it? | Quelle heure est-il? |
| I love you | Je t'aime |
| Good morning | BonjourSame word as Hello in French |
| Good night | Bonne nuit |
| Cheers! | Sante! |
| Where is the bathroom? | Ou sont les toilettes? |
| The bill, please | L'addition, s'il vous plait |
| Have a nice day | Bonne journee |
| See you later | A plus tard |
How Fenly Translates English to French
Type & Translate
Type in English, click Fenly, and your message converts to French directly in the input field. Works on Gmail, LinkedIn, WhatsApp, Discord, and more.
Select & Translate
Highlight any English text on a webpage and get instant French translation in a popup - articles, comments, product descriptions, anything.
Chat Auto-Translate
Incoming French messages on supported platforms translate automatically to English in the chat feed. No clicking required.
When You Need French Translation
EU and European business
French is a working language across the EU and required for business in France, Belgium, Luxembourg, and parts of Switzerland. Fenly produces Business-style French for contracts, emails, and proposals.
Luxury and fashion industries
Paris is the global center for luxury goods, fashion, and cosmetics. Fenly translates product descriptions, press releases, and influencer DMs in stylistically appropriate French.
Quebec immigration and Canadian business
Quebec requires French for work permits, government forms, and many businesses operate primarily in French. Fenly produces French that reads natural in Canadian contexts.
Francophone Africa markets
French is widely used in West and North Africa for business and government. Fenly translates B2B communication for markets like Senegal, Cote d'Ivoire, and Morocco.
Tips for English to French Translation
- →Always say bonjour at the start of any interaction. Skipping it - even in chat or email - feels rude in French culture.
- →Default to vous (formal you) in any professional or unfamiliar context. Switching to tu is a small social moment; never assume it.
- →French nouns have gender. Le for masculine, la for feminine. Adjectives agree (un grand homme vs une grande femme). Fenly handles agreement.
- →French uses different punctuation spacing: space before colons, semicolons, exclamation, and question marks. Fenly produces correct French typography.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Quebec French and European French?
Vocabulary, pronunciation, and some idioms differ. Quebec uses char for car (vs voiture), magasiner for shopping (vs faire les courses), and courriel for email (vs e-mail). Grammar is essentially identical. Fenly defaults to neutral French that reads natural in both regions.
When should I use vous vs tu?
Use vous with anyone in a professional context, anyone older, strangers, and clients. Tu is for friends, family, children, and clearly informal peers. In French culture using tu prematurely is considered presumptuous - always start with vous and let the other person invite tu.
Why does French use accents (e, e, e, c)?
Accents change pronunciation and sometimes meaning. E sounds different from e. Cedilla (c) makes c soft before a, o, u. Fenly produces correct accents automatically - you do not need a French keyboard.
Can Fenly translate slang and informal French?
Yes - use Slang style. This produces verlan-influenced casual French (ouf for fou, meuf for femme), contractions (j'sais pas instead of je ne sais pas), and natural conversational tone for chats and DMs.
Is French translation reliable for legal documents?
For drafts and understanding, yes. For binding contracts, immigration paperwork, or legal filings in France, Belgium, or Quebec, always have output verified by a certified translator. Business style produces formal register but legal nuance needs human review.
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