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* Coucou - Hey there (informal, used with friends) | * Coucou - Hey there (informal, used with friends) | ||
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* [https://lovelearninglanguages.com/2020/07/15/basic-french-greetings/ Basic French Greetings – Love Learning Languages] | * [https://lovelearninglanguages.com/2020/07/15/basic-french-greetings/ Basic French Greetings – Love Learning Languages] | ||
* [https://grammarist.com/french/french-greetings-and-salutations/ 47 Greetings and Salutations in French] | * [https://grammarist.com/french/french-greetings-and-salutations/ 47 Greetings and Salutations in French] | ||
<span link>Now that you've completed this lesson, don't stop learning! Check out these related topics: [[Language/French/Grammar/Pronominal-Verbs|Pronominal Verbs]] & [[Language/French/Grammar/Definite-article|Definite article]].</span> | <span link>Now that you've completed this lesson, don't stop learning! Check out these related topics: [[Language/French/Grammar/Pronominal-Verbs|Pronominal Verbs]] & [[Language/French/Grammar/Definite-article|Definite article]].</span> | ||
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Introducing oneself in French is the starting point of any social interaction. In this lesson, you will learn how to introduce yourself, greet people and say goodbye.
After mastering this lesson, these related pages might interest you: Use of soi & Choice of some time adverbs relative to the moment of speaking.
Basic Greetings[edit | edit source]
The following are the most common ways to greet someone in French:
- Bonjour - Good morning/Good afternoon
- Bonsoir - Good evening (used after dark)
- Salut - Hi (informal)
- Coucou - Hey there (informal, used with friends)
Note that "Salut" and "Bonsoir" can be used as both a greeting and a farewell, depending on the time in the day.
Introducing Yourself[edit | edit source]
When introducing yourself, you can say:
- Je m'appelle [name] - My name is...
- Je suis [name] - I am...
- [name], enchanté(e) - [name], pleased to meet you (male, female)
For example:
| French | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Je m'appelle Marie. | zhuh mah-pell mah-ree. | My name is Marie. |
| Je suis Julien. | zhuh swee joo-lee-ahn. | I am Julien. |
| Léa, enchantée. | lay-ah, ahn-shawn-tay. | Léa, pleased to meet you. |
Basic Conversational Phrases[edit | edit source]
Once you have introduced yourself, you can use the following conversational phrases:
- Comment ça va? - How are you?
- Ça va bien, merci. Et toi? - I'm doing well, thanks. And you?
- Très bien, merci. - Very well, thanks.
- Comme ci, comme ça. - So-so.
- Au revoir - Goodbye.
For example:
| French | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Comment ça va? | koh-mohn sa vah? | How are you? |
| Ça va bien, merci. Et toi? | sah vah byahn, mehr-see. ey twah? | I'm doing well, thanks. And you? |
| Très bien, merci. | tray byahn, mehr-see. | Very well, thanks. |
Cultural Notes[edit | edit source]
- In France, it is customary to shake hands when meeting someone new, particularly in a formal setting, such as a business meeting or an interview.
- The French take great pride in their language and expect visitors to at least attempt to speak French.
- When entering a small shop or an elevator, it is polite to greet the other customers with a "Bonjour" or "Bonsoir" and "Au revoir" when leaving.
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
By mastering basic greetings and introductions, you will be able to hold simple conversations with French speakers while getting accustomed to the French language and culture, an important skill for anyone who wants to successfully communicate with French speakers.
Sources[edit | edit source]
Now that you've completed this lesson, don't stop learning! Check out these related topics: Pronominal Verbs & Definite article.
Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
- Pronominal verbs used reflexively
- Dates
- on as an alternative to the English passive
- Types of noun
- Money
- The plural of compound nouns
- Meaning of alors
- Cardinal numbers
- Manner adverbs
- Verb forms — Introduction
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