French to English voice translator
Speak French and hear English — or speak English and hear French — in under a second. Speaklu is a live French to English voice translator that also shows a text transcript and translates French audio from videos as it plays.
Translate French to English by voice
French is spoken by more than 320 million people across France, Canada, Belgium, Switzerland and much of Africa. Speaklu translates spoken French to English and English to French live, with a text transcript of both.
Pick French ↔ English
Choose the language pair once. Speaklu remembers it for the whole conversation.
Tap and speak
Speak French or English naturally. Speaklu detects which language is being spoken.
Hear and read it
The translation is spoken aloud in a natural voice and shown as text in the transcript.
English to French voice translation
Translation works both ways. Speak English and Speaklu says it in French for the person in front of you, then translates their French reply back into English. With two-way conversation mode you never have to switch directions manually.
Translate French audio to English, live
Watching a French video, livestream or podcast on your phone? Speaklu's live subtitle mode listens to the audio playing on your device and shows English subtitles in real time — on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and other apps. Speaklu translates live audio as it plays; it does not translate uploaded audio files or recordings.
French voice to English text
Every translation is also saved as text. The transcript shows what was said in French and the English translation, so you can re-read a conversation, copy an address, or check a word you missed.
Common French phrases with English translation
Useful French phrases for travel and everyday conversation, with simple pronunciation. Or just say them in English and let Speaklu speak the French for you.
| English | French | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Hello | Bonjour | bohn-ZHOOR |
| Thank you | Merci | mehr-SEE |
| Where is the bathroom? | Où sont les toilettes ? | oo sohn lay twah-LET |
| How much does this cost? | Combien ça coûte ? | kohm-BYAN sah KOOT |
| I don't understand | Je ne comprends pas | zhuh nuh kohm-PRAHN pah |
| Can you speak more slowly? | Pouvez-vous parler plus lentement ? | poo-vay voo par-LAY ploo lahnt-MAHN |
| I need help | J'ai besoin d'aide | zhay buh-ZWAN dehd |
| Nice to meet you | Enchanté | ahn-shahn-TAY |
French accents & dialects
French in Paris, Quebec, Belgium and West Africa sounds noticeably different — Quebec French in particular has its own vowels and expressions. Speaklu recognizes European, Canadian and African French accents.
Who uses the French to English translator
Travel to France, Quebec & Switzerland
Order at cafés, ask directions and chat with locals in natural French.
Business in Europe & Africa
Meet French-speaking partners in Paris, Montreal, Dakar or Abidjan.
French films & YouTube
Follow French creators, news and films with live English subtitles.
Study & immigration
Handle classes, offices and appointments in French-speaking countries.
Frequently asked questions
Can Speaklu translate French to English by voice?
Yes. Speak French and Speaklu speaks the English translation out loud and shows it as text in under a second. It also works from English to French.
Is the French to English voice translator free?
Speaklu is free to download on the App Store, with a free trial for premium real-time translation features.
Can I translate French audio to English?
Yes, for live audio. Speaklu's live subtitle mode translates French audio from videos and streams playing on your phone in real time. It does not translate uploaded audio files.
Does Speaklu show a French to English transcript?
Yes. Each translation appears as text, showing the original French and the English translation.
Does Speaklu understand Quebec French?
Yes, Speaklu recognizes Canadian (Quebec) French as well as European and African French accents.
Is French to English translation instant?
Yes, Speaklu translates spoken French to English in under a second.