Hi there!
Whenever you go abroad it’s always good to learn a few basics, especially when you’re about to live there for several months or more. In this post you will find a lesson of basic greetings in French that, when used, will sure be appreciated by locals.
Greetings Lesson:
Hello – Salut. Salut is more informal than hello though. In formal contests, it is much better to use bonjour.
Goodbye – Au revoir
Good morning – Bonjour
Good afternoon – Bonjour. There is no difference between good morning and good afternoon in French, bonjour can be used both in the morning and in the afternoon.
Good evening – Bonsoir
My name is … – Je m'appelle
What is your name? – Comment t'appelles-tu ?
Nice to meet you – Enchantée
How are you? – Comment vas tu ?
I’m fine thank you – Je vais bien, merci
Please – S'il vous plaît (formal) / S'il te plaît (informal)
Thank you – Merci
Excuse me – Excusez-moi (formal) / Excuse-moi (informal)
I hope you enjoyed this lesson! Let me know in the comments below if you have already used some greetings in French and how the locals reacted.
Cheers!
Lilas, OLS Community Manager – French
