Sure, you can blurt out Merci and Oui Oui and Garcon as well as the next tourist, but in truth your French lacks a certain je ne sais quoi. That just won't do if you're touring the City of Light or sunning in Tahiti or ordering a la carte in a Montreal cafe. Whether you're traveling to a French-speaking country or learning French for business, this pocket-sized primer is your passeport to one of the world's most beautiful - and useful - languages.

Learn French in a Hurry features:

• Common French phrases (days of the week, numbers,...