Replies & Expressions for Daily LifeKnow what to say next in real conversations
Replies & Expressions for Daily Life is a large-print French–English word search for the moment someone says something and you need a natural reply: thanking, apologizing, reacting to good or bad news, accepting an invitation, making plans, giving an opinion or politely saying no.
- Format
- Bilingual word search, large print
- Inside
- 28 puzzles, 8 words each, 12×12 grids
- Page size
- 8.5 × 11 inches
- For
- Adults
- Includes
- Say it sentences, answer key, companion songs
What you will learn
Learn 200+ French words and phrases for this part of life, one short puzzle at a time.
Adults who can follow some French but freeze when it is their turn to answer.
- Greetings and introductions
- Thanks, apologies and surprises
- Good news and bad news
- Invitations and making plans
- Cafés, shops and directions
- Work, opinions and boundaries
- Texts and quick replies
Try a puzzle from the book
This is puzzle 4 of 28 in Replies & Expressions for Daily Life, with the real grid and word list. Tap a word to find it, or show all the answers.
Puzzle 4: When Someone Thanks You
★☆☆☆☆Find these French words in the grid. Only the dark part of each entry is hidden; words run in any direction. Say each one once before you circle it.
What you will be able to say
Every puzzle ends with a Say it passage: real things you might say, with the English underneath. These are from the book.
- Puzzle 4 · When Someone Thanks You
They say Merci beaucoup pour ton aide ! · Thanks so much for your help!
You reply De rien, c’est normal ! Et c’est moi qui te remercie pour le café.
You’re welcome, it’s nothing! And thank you for the coffee.
- Puzzle 11 · When You’re Surprised
They say J’ai vu Céline Dion au supermarché ! · I saw Céline Dion at the supermarket!
You reply Sans blague ! Sérieux ? Je n’en reviens pas !
No kidding! Seriously? I can’t believe it!
- Puzzle 14 · When Someone Has Good News
They say J’ai eu mon nouveau travail ! · I got my new job!
You reply Félicitations ! Quelle bonne nouvelle ! Tu le mérites. Tu commences quand ?
Congratulations! What great news! You deserve it. When do you start?
- Puzzle 18 · Invitations
They say Tu veux prendre un café ? · Do you want to get a coffee?
You reply Avec plaisir, ça me dit bien ! C’est gentil de m’inviter. On y va maintenant ?
I’d love to, that sounds great! It’s kind of you to invite me. Shall we go now?
- Puzzle 26 · Setting Boundaries
They say Allez, encore un verre ! Juste un ! · Come on, one more drink! Just one!
You reply Pas pour moi, merci. Je préfère pas. Et c’est non, vraiment.
Not for me, thanks. I’d rather not. And it’s a no, honestly.
All 28 puzzles
Difficulty rises from one star at the start of the book to five stars near the end.
- When Someone Says Hello★☆☆☆☆
- When You’re Introduced★☆☆☆☆
- How Are You?★☆☆☆☆
- When Someone Thanks You★☆☆☆☆
- When Someone Apologizes★☆☆☆☆
- When You Didn’t Hear★★☆☆☆
- When You Don’t Understand★★☆☆☆
- Buying Yourself Time★★☆☆☆
- Yes, Absolutely★★☆☆☆
- Not Really★★★☆☆
- When You’re Surprised★★★☆☆
- When You’re Impressed★★★☆☆
- When Something Is Funny★★★☆☆
- When Someone Has Good News★★★☆☆
- When Someone Has Bad News★★★★☆
- Compliments★★★★☆
- When You’re Offered Something★★★★☆
- Invitations★★★★☆
- Making Plans★★★★☆
- Changing Plans★★★★★
- At a Café or Restaurant★★★★★
- In a Shop★★★★★
- Directions & Travel★★★★★
- At Work★★★★★
- Giving an Opinion★★★★★
- Setting Boundaries★★★★★
- Ending a Conversation★★★★★
- Texts & Quick Replies★★★★★
The companion songs
Replies & Expressions for Daily Life has its own set of bilingual songs built around the French in its puzzles.
The songs are created with generative AI under human creative direction.
Songs link coming soon
Questions about Replies & Expressions for Daily Life
How is this different from Questions & Conversation?
Questions & Conversation helps you ask questions and keep a conversation going. Replies & Expressions for Daily Life is about answering: the natural replies to what other people say to you.
Does it cover tu and vous?
Yes. Many replies come in two forms, and labels such as (informal) and (polite) show which one to use with friends and which with people you don’t know well.
Is this book large print?
Yes. Every puzzle uses a 12×12 grid with large-print letters, on 8.5 × 11 inch pages, and the cover is marked Large Print.
Are the answers included?
Yes. The book has an answer key with every solved grid, so you can check your work.
Do I need to know French already?
No prior study is assumed. Every French word appears with its English meaning and an approximate pronunciation cue, and puzzles get gradually harder from one star to five.
Are there songs to go with it?
Yes. Each book in the series has its own set of companion songs, bilingual and built around that book’s vocabulary. The songs are created with generative AI under human creative direction. Song links are on this page when available.
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