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Learn: Greetings and Introductions in French
AQA GCSE French 8652
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Welcome!Welcome to today's lesson! We're going to learn how to greet people and introduce ourselves in French. These are essential skills for starting conversations and making friends.
What are greetings in French?In French, greetings are used to say hello or goodbye. Some greetings are formal while others are informal, depending on who you're speaking to. For example, 'Bonjour' is a common way to say hello during the day.
What does 'Bonjour' mean in English?
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Formal vs Informal GreetingsIn French, you can use formal or informal greetings depending on the situation. For example, you use 'Salut' to greet friends or family informally, while 'Bonsoir' is used as a formal greeting in the evening.
Which of these greetings is informal?
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Introducing YourselfTo introduce yourself in French, you can say 'Je m'appelle [name]' which means 'My name is [name]'. Another way to introduce yourself is 'Moi, c'est [name]' which is slightly less formal.
To say 'My name is' in French, you say: {{blank0}} [name].
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Asking Someone's NameIf you want to ask someone their name in French, you can say 'Comment t'appelles-tu?' (informal) or 'Comment vous appelez-vous?' (formal). Both mean 'What is your name?'.
Match the items on the left with their correct pairs on the right
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Review Time!Great job so far! You've learned about greetings and introductions in French. Let's review these key concepts with a few questions.
Which of the following are correct ways to greet someone in French? (Select all that apply)
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What does 'Comment vous appelez-vous?' mean?
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How would you say 'Hi' in French?
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To introduce yourself, you can say: {{blank0}}.
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Well Done!You did an amazing job learning about French greetings and introductions today! Keep practising and you'll be speaking confidently in no time. À bientôt!

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