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Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/french French] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will learn how to be polite in French. We will learn the most important phrases and words you need to know to be polite in French. __TOC__
Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/french French] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will learn how to be polite in French. We will learn the most important phrases and words you need to know to be polite in French. __TOC__
Today, we will be learning about how to be polite in French. Being polite is an important aspect of French culture, and it is essential to know the right words and expressions to use in different situations. So, let's get started!


== Greetings ==
==Greetings==
Greetings are a very important part of any language. In French, there are many different ways to greet someone. Here are some of the most common ones:
When meeting someone for the first time, it's important to use formal greetings. Instead of saying "Salut" or "Bonjour," you should use "Bonjour, Monsieur/Madame/Mademoiselle" (Hello, Sir/Madam/Miss). If you're meeting someone you know well, you can use "Salut" or "Coucou" (Hi/Hey).


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==Saying please and thank you==
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In French, "please" is "s'il vous plaît" or "s'il te plaît" (formal/informal). It's important to use these phrases when making a request, such as "Pouvez-vous m'aider, s'il vous plaît?" (Can you help me, please?). Saying "thank you" is equally important. In French, it is "merci." You can also say "merci beaucoup" (thank you very much) or "je vous remercie" (I thank you).
! French !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
|-
| Bonjour || bawn-zhoor || Hello
|-
| Salut || sah-loo || Hi
|-
| Bonsoir || bawn-swahr || Good evening
|-
| Bonne journée || bawn zhoor-nay || Have a nice day
|}


You can also use these phrases to say goodbye:
==Apologizing==
If you make a mistake or inconvenience someone, it's important to apologize. In French, "I'm sorry" is "Je suis désolé(e)" (formal/informal). For example, "Je suis désolé(e) de vous déranger" (I'm sorry to bother you).


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==Excusing yourself==
|-
If you need to leave a conversation or a room, it's polite to excuse yourself. In French, you can say "Excusez-moi" (formal) or "Pardonnez-moi" (formal) or "Je m'excuse" (informal).
! French !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
|-
| Au revoir || oh-ruh-vwahr || Goodbye
|-
| À bientôt || ah-bee-ehn-toh || See you soon
|-
| À tout à l'heure || ah-too-tah-lur || See you later
|-
| Bonne nuit || bawn-nwee || Good night
|}


You can also use these phrases to ask how someone is doing:
==Using polite phrases==
When asking for something or offering help, it's polite to use phrases such as "Je vous en prie" (You're welcome), "Avec plaisir" (With pleasure), "Je vous en prie, après vous" (Please, after you) or "Je suis à votre disposition" (I am at your disposal).


{| class="wikitable"
These are just a few examples of how to be polite in French. Remember, using polite expressions and phrases shows respect and consideration for others. So, practice using them in your daily life and you'll see how much it will help you in your interactions with French speakers.
|-
! French !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
|-
| Comment allez-vous? || koh-mahn-tahl-lay-voo || How are you?
|-
| Comment ça va? || koh-mahn-sah-vah || How's it going?
|-
| Ça va bien? || sah-vah-bee-ehn || Are you doing well?
|-
| Quoi de neuf? || kwah-duh-nuhf || What's new?
|}
 
You can also use these phrases to ask where someone is from:
 
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! French !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
|-
| D'où venez-vous? || doo-vuh-nay-voo || Where are you from?
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| D'où êtes-vous? || doo-ay-tay-voo || Where are you from?
|-
| Vous êtes d'où? || voo-ay-tay-doo || Where are you from?
|-
| D'où êtes-vous originaire? || doo-ay-tay-voo-oh-ree-zhuh-nair || Where are you originally from?
|}
 
You can also use these phrases to thank someone:
 
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! French !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
|-
| Merci || mehr-see || Thank you
|-
| Merci beaucoup || mehr-see-boh-koo || Thank you very much
|-
| Je vous remercie || zhuh-voo-ruh-mehr-see || I thank you
|-
| Je vous suis reconnaissant || zhuh-voo-swee-ruh-koh-nay-sahnt || I am grateful to you
|}
 
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== Dialogue ==
Let's look at a dialogue between two people using polite phrases in French:
 
* Person 1: Bonjour! Comment allez-vous? (Hello! How are you?)
* Person 2: Bonjour! Je vais bien, et vous? (Hello! I'm doing well, and you?)
* Person 1: Très bien, merci. Et vous? (Very well, thank you. And you?)
* Person 2: Moi aussi, merci. (I'm doing well too, thank you.)
 
== Conclusion ==
Now you know how to be polite in French! You have learned the most important phrases and words you need to know to be polite in French.
 
Remember, practice makes perfect! To improve your [[Language/French|French]] [[Language/French/Vocabulary|Vocabulary]], you can also use the [https://polyglotclub.com Polyglot Club] website. [https://polyglotclub.com/find-friends.php?search=send&d=0&f=36&offre1=42 Find native speakers] and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/french/question questions]!


<hr>➡ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.<br>➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎
<hr>➡ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.<br>➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎

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French Vocabulary - Be Polite

Hi French learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn how to be polite in French. We will learn the most important phrases and words you need to know to be polite in French.

Today, we will be learning about how to be polite in French. Being polite is an important aspect of French culture, and it is essential to know the right words and expressions to use in different situations. So, let's get started!

Greetings

When meeting someone for the first time, it's important to use formal greetings. Instead of saying "Salut" or "Bonjour," you should use "Bonjour, Monsieur/Madame/Mademoiselle" (Hello, Sir/Madam/Miss). If you're meeting someone you know well, you can use "Salut" or "Coucou" (Hi/Hey).

Saying please and thank you

In French, "please" is "s'il vous plaît" or "s'il te plaît" (formal/informal). It's important to use these phrases when making a request, such as "Pouvez-vous m'aider, s'il vous plaît?" (Can you help me, please?). Saying "thank you" is equally important. In French, it is "merci." You can also say "merci beaucoup" (thank you very much) or "je vous remercie" (I thank you).

Apologizing

If you make a mistake or inconvenience someone, it's important to apologize. In French, "I'm sorry" is "Je suis désolé(e)" (formal/informal). For example, "Je suis désolé(e) de vous déranger" (I'm sorry to bother you).

Excusing yourself

If you need to leave a conversation or a room, it's polite to excuse yourself. In French, you can say "Excusez-moi" (formal) or "Pardonnez-moi" (formal) or "Je m'excuse" (informal).

Using polite phrases

When asking for something or offering help, it's polite to use phrases such as "Je vous en prie" (You're welcome), "Avec plaisir" (With pleasure), "Je vous en prie, après vous" (Please, after you) or "Je suis à votre disposition" (I am at your disposal).

These are just a few examples of how to be polite in French. Remember, using polite expressions and phrases shows respect and consideration for others. So, practice using them in your daily life and you'll see how much it will help you in your interactions with French speakers.

➡ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.
➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎


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