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AQA GCSE French 8652
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Welcome!Bonjour et bienvenue! Today, we'll learn how to greet others and introduce yourself in French, which is an important part of basic communication. Let's get started!
Why are greetings important?In French culture, greetings are a key part of social interactions. Knowing how to greet someone correctly is essential to show respect and start conversations politely. Let’s learn some common ways to say 'hello' and introduce yourself in French.
Basic GreetingsHere are some common greetings in French: Bonjour means 'Good morning' or 'Hello'. Bonsoir means 'Good evening'. To say goodbye, use Au revoir, which means 'Goodbye'.
What does 'Bonsoir' mean in English?
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Introducing YourselfWhen introducing yourself in French, you can say Je m'appelle, which means 'My name is'. For example, 'Je m'appelle Marie' means 'My name is Marie'.
To introduce yourself in French, you can say: {{blank0}} m'appelle followed by your name.
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Asking for Someone's NameTo ask someone for their name in French, you can say: Comment tu t'appelles ? This means 'What is your name?'. For a formal situation, you can say Comment vous appelez-vous ?
How do you ask someone their name informally in French?
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Replying to 'How are you?'When someone asks Comment ça va ? (How are you?), you can respond with: Ça va bien (I'm good), Ça va mal (I'm not good), or simply Ça va (I'm fine).
Which of the following are correct ways to reply to 'Comment ça va ?'?
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Match the items on the left with their correct pairs on the right
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Review Time!Great work! You've learned how to greet others and introduce yourself in French. Let's test your understanding with a few final questions.
What does 'Au revoir' mean?
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To ask 'How are you?' in French, you say: {{blank0}} ça va ?
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Select all the phrases that mean 'Hello' or 'Good morning' in French.
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