Learn: Greetings and Introductions in French

Welcome!Today we'll learn how to greet and introduce ourselves in French. This is an essential part of communication and will help you in everyday situations.

Why Learn Greetings?Greetings are the first step in making a connection with others. In French, knowing how to say hello and introduce yourself is important for polite conversation and building relationships.

Common GreetingsThe most common way to say hello in French is Bonjour (Good morning/Good day). You can also use Salut (Hi) in informal settings.

Introducing YourselfTo introduce yourself in French, you can say Je m'appelle followed by your name (e.g., Je m'appelle Sophie). This means 'My name is Sophie.'

Asking Someone's NameYou can ask someone's name by saying Comment tu t'appelles? (What's your name?) in informal situations or Comment vous appelez-vous? in formal situations.

Responding 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 doing well), or simply Ça va (I'm okay).

Polite ExpressionsPoliteness is key in French. Use phrases like Merci (Thank you), S'il vous plaît (Please) and Excusez-moi (Excuse me) in conversations.

Review Time!Great work! You've learned how to greet, introduce yourself, ask someone's name, and respond politely. Let's test your understanding with a few final questions.