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AQA GCSE French 8652
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Welcome!Today, we are going to learn about basic French greetings and introductions. These are essential when starting conversations in French. Let's dive in!
What are Greetings?Greetings are the words or phrases we use to say hello or goodbye. In French, greetings depend on the time of day and formality. For example, Bonjour means 'Good morning' or 'Hello', while Bonsoir means 'Good evening'.
Which of these means 'Good morning' in French?
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Informal GreetingsFrench also has informal greetings like Salut, which means 'Hi'. This is used with friends or in casual situations. It's less formal than Bonjour.
To greet a friend casually, you can say {{blank0}}.
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Introducing YourselfWhen introducing yourself, you can say Je m'appelle, which means 'My name is'. For example: Je m'appelle Sophie ('My name is Sophie').
If your name is John, how would you introduce yourself in French?
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Asking How Someone IsTo ask how someone is, you say Comment ça va? ('How are you?'). This can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
Which of the following are ways to ask 'How are you?' in French? (Select all that apply)
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Responding to 'How are you?'You can respond with Ça va bien ('I’m doing well') or Ça va mal ('I’m not doing well'). For example: Ça va bien, merci ('I’m doing well, thank you').
Match the items on the left with their correct pairs on the right
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Review Time!Great work! You've learned about greetings, introductions, and asking how someone is in French. Let's test your understanding with a few more questions.
Which phrase can be used to greet someone formally?
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Which of these are ways to introduce yourself in French? (Select all that apply)
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To ask 'How are you?' informally in French, you can say {{blank0}}.
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Well Done!You’ve completed this lesson on greetings and introductions. Keep practising to build confidence in these essential French phrases!
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