16 emergency phrases in French

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The phrases that matter when something goes wrong — asking for help, calling an ambulance, reaching your embassy — in French, verified, with pronunciation where the script is not Latin.

Health

I need help

J'ai besoin d'aide

Call an ambulance

Appelez une ambulance

Where is the nearest hospital?

Où est l'hôpital le plus proche ?

I have a medical emergency

J'ai une urgence médicale

Safety

Call the police

Appelez la police

I have been robbed

On m'a volé

I am lost

Je suis perdu

I do not feel safe

Je ne me sens pas en sécurité

Documents & embassy

I have lost my passport

J'ai perdu mon passeport

Where is my country embassy?

Où est l'ambassade de mon pays ?

I need to contact my embassy

Je dois contacter mon ambassade

Someone stole my belongings

Quelqu'un a volé mes affaires

Communication

Do you speak English?

Parlez-vous anglais ?

I do not understand

Je ne comprends pas

Can you help me, please?

Pouvez-vous m'aider, s'il vous plaît ?

Please call this number

Appelez ce numéro, s'il vous plaît

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These phrases help you communicate in an emergency — always call the local emergency number first. Informational only.

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