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AQA GCSE French 8652
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Welcome!Bienvenue! Today, we'll learn about greetings and introductions in French. By the end of this lesson, you'll be able to introduce yourself and greet others confidently.
Why are greetings important?Greetings are the first step to starting a conversation. Knowing how to greet someone in French helps you make a good impression and connect with others.
Basic GreetingsIn French, the most common greeting is Bonjour, which means 'Hello'. You can use it at any time of the day. To say 'Good evening', you can use Bonsoir.
What does 'Bonjour' mean?
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Introducing YourselfTo introduce yourself in French, you can say Je m'appelle followed by your name. For example: Je m'appelle Marie means 'My name is Marie'.
How would you say 'My name is John' in French?
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Asking Someone's NameIf you want to ask someone their name, you can say Comment t'appelles-tu? (informal) or Comment vous appelez-vous? (formal). These translate to 'What is your name?'
To ask someone's name informally, you say: Comment {{blank0}}?
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Responding to 'How are you?'In French, you can ask 'How are you?' by saying Comment ça va? (informal) or Comment allez-vous? (formal). To respond, you can say Ça va bien (I'm fine) or Ça va mal (I'm not doing well).
What does 'Comment ça va?' mean?
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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 about greetings, introductions, and asking questions in French. Let's review with a few questions.
Which of the following are greetings in French? (Select all that apply)
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To respond to 'Comment ça va?', you can say: {{blank0}}.
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What is the formal way to ask someone's name in French?
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