So, you’re thinking about a winter holiday to the French Alps but you haven't spoken the language since school. Even though you’re likely to be able to make yourself understood in English, locals always appreciate it if you try a few words of French.

It's also quite fun to learn a bit of the language, just don’t be too disappointed if they reply to you in English!Try some of our handy French words and phrases when you’re out and about in town and on the slopes, the locals will thank you for it.