French phrases for emergency

Below are French phrases (Français) you'll actually use for emergency. Each card shows the native text, an English-friendly pronunciation guide, and the meaning. Tap copy to paste straight into any app or message.

  • Native
    Au secours !
    Pronunciation
    oh suh-KOOR
    Meaning
    Help!
  • Native
    Appelez la police
    Pronunciation
    ah-puh-LAY lah poh-LEES
    Meaning
    Call the police
  • Native
    J'ai besoin d'un médecin
    Pronunciation
    zhay buh-ZWAHN duhn mayd-SAHN
    Meaning
    I need a doctor
  • Native
    C'est une urgence
    Pronunciation
    say tewn ewr-ZHAHNS
    Meaning
    It is an emergency

Frequently asked questions

Are these French phrases formal or informal?

Most are neutral and safe for both casual and polite settings. When the difference matters in French, we choose the everyday-polite form.

How accurate is the romanization?

Romanizations are tuned for English speakers as a pronunciation aid, not a strict transliteration. Use them as a guide, then listen to a native speaker.

Can I copy French text into any app?

Yes. Every phrase copies as Unicode and pastes into chat apps, notes, email, design tools and word processors with no encoding issues.

Will my keyboard switch to French after copying?

No. Copy-paste only inserts the characters; your typing layout doesn't change. To type French regularly, install a system keyboard.

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