Useful Phrases in Multiple Languages

French

- Merry Christmas: Joyeux Noël - Where is the Christmas market?: Où est le marché de Noël? - How much does this cost?: Combien ça coûte? - Do you accept cards?: Acceptez-vous les cartes? - Where are the toilets?: Où sont les toilettes? - I need help: J'ai besoin d'aide - Do you speak English?: Parlez-vous anglais? - Thank you very much: Merci beaucoup - Happy New Year: Bonne année - Excuse me: Excusez-moi

German (Alsace Region)

- Merry Christmas: Frohe Weihnachten - Thank you: Danke schön - Mulled wine: Glühwein - How much?: Wie viel?

Catalan (Perpignan)

- Merry Christmas: Bon Nadal - Thank you: Gràcies - Good evening: Bona vesprada

Breton (Brittany)

- Merry Christmas: Nedeleg Laouen - Thank you: Trugarez - Cheers: Yec'hed mat

Creole (Martinique)

- Merry Christmas: Jwayé Nowèl - Thank you: Mèsi - How are you?: Sa ou fè?

Arabic (Common in Major Cities)

- Merry Christmas: عيد ميلاد مجيد (Eid Milad Majid) - Thank you: شكرا (Shukran) - Peace be upon you: السلام عليكم (As-salāmu ʿalaykum)

Sign Language

Many markets now have ASL/LSF interpreters. Look for the international symbol or ask at information booths.