Learn: Greetings in French

Welcome!Today we will learn about greetings in French. These are important phrases to help you start conversations and introduce yourself!

What are greetings?Greetings are polite words or phrases used to start conversations or acknowledge someone. In French, there are different ways to say hello, goodbye, and ask how someone is doing.

Basic GreetingsThe most common greeting in French is Bonjour, which means 'Hello' or 'Good morning'. You can use it in formal and informal situations during the daytime. For the evening, you can say Bonsoir, which means 'Good evening'.

Informal GreetingsWhen greeting friends or people you know well, you can use Salut, which means 'Hi' or 'Hello'. This is less formal than 'Bonjour' and is more casual. For example, you might say 'Salut' to a classmate or a friend.

Saying GoodbyeWhen leaving, you can say Au revoir, which means 'Goodbye'. For informal situations, you can say Salut, which can also mean 'Bye'. If you know you'll see the person later, you might say À bientôt, which means 'See you soon'.

How are you?To ask someone how they are, you say Comment ça va?, which means 'How are you?' or 'How's it going?'. A common reply is Ça va bien, which means 'I’m fine'. You can also say Ça va mal if you're not doing well.

Polite ExpressionsIn French, politeness is important. To say 'Thank you', you use Merci. If someone thanks you, you can reply with De rien, which means 'You’re welcome'.

Review Time!Great work! You've learned about greetings in French. Now let's test your understanding with a few questions.