1) If you speak some French, your best bet is to use a French dictionary - but the right way. French word order and syntax are very different than English, and if you just look up a bunch of different words and string them together, you'll probably end up with nonsense.
How to use a bilingual dictionary
2) You can also try searching this site - with over 6,000 pages, it's a good bet that I've written a lesson including the word or phrase you're looking for. Just type your search in the box in the upper right corner, and click "search."
3) If you don't speak any French, you might be tempted to use an online translator, but this, too, is a tool that must be used with caution.
Do online translators really work?
4) The best way to find out how to say something in French is to ask a native speaker. If you don't know any, you're in luck: our forum is filled with French speakers who are ready to answer your questions - within reason. While we won't translate paragraphs or write letters for you, we are happy to answer your questions, translate short passages, and offer corrections.
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