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AQA GCSE French 8652
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Welcome!Bonjour! Today we’ll learn about basic greetings in French. These phrases help you start conversations and show politeness.
What are greetings?Greetings are words or phrases you say when meeting or leaving someone. In French, greetings vary depending on the time of day and the level of formality.
Common GreetingsHere are some basic greetings:Bonjour: Hello or Good morning (formal)Salut: Hi (informal)Bonsoir: Good evening (formal)Au revoir: Goodbye (formal)À bientôt: See you soon
What does 'Bonjour' mean?
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Formal vs Informal GreetingsUse Bonjour or Bonsoir in formal situations, like at work or with strangers. Use Salut with friends or family when the situation is casual.
Which of the following are informal greetings? (Select all that apply)
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Time-Specific GreetingsSome greetings depend on the time of day. For example:Bonjour: Morning or daytimeBonsoir: Evening
In the morning, you say {{blank0}}, and in the evening, you say {{blank1}}.
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Politeness in GreetingsAdding politeness is easy. You can say Bonjour, monsieur (Good morning, sir) or Bonsoir, madame (Good evening, ma’am) to show respect.
Review Time!Great work! You’ve learned basic greetings in French. Let’s review what we’ve covered.
What does 'Au revoir' mean?
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Which greetings are time-specific? (Select all that apply)
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Match the items on the left with their correct pairs on the right
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