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In this lesson, you will learn how to be polite in French. As you interact with French-speaking people, it is essential to know these basic phrases to show respect and courtesy. Let's get started!
 
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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, with useful vocabulary and cultural information. Being polite is essential when interacting with French people, especially in formal situations. Are you ready to improve your French language skills? Let's start!
== Greetings ==


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Salutations or Greetings are the first words that you say when you meet someone. Here are some common greetings you can use in French:


== Polite expressions ==
Let's start with the most common polite expressions in French:
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
| Bonjour  
|'''French'''||'''Pronunciation'''||'''English Translation'''
| (bohn-zhoor)
|-
| Good morning/afternoon  
|Bonjour||bohn-zhoor||Good morning/afternoon  
|-
|Bonsoir||bohn-swahr||Good evening
|-
|Salut||sa-lu||Hi/Hello
|-
|-
| Bonsoir
|Au revoir||oh ruh-vwah||Goodbye
| (bohn-swahr)
| Good evening
|-
|-
| Salut
|Bonne nuit||bun nwee||Good night|
| (sa-lu)
| Hi/Bye (informal)
|-
| Au revoir
| (oh ruh-vwah)
| Goodbye
|-
| Merci
| (mehr-see)
| Thank you
|-
| S'il vous plaît
| (seel voo pleh)
| Please 
|}
|}


== Introduce yourself ==
__Dialogue:__
When you meet someone for the first time, it's important to introduce yourself in a polite way.
* Person 1: Bonjour, comment ça va? (Hello, how are you?)
* Person 1: Bonjour, je m'appelle Pierre. Enchanté(e). (Hello, my name is Pierre. Nice to meet you.)
* Person 2: Bonjour, ça va bien merci, et toi? (Hello, I'm fine thank you, and you?)
* Person 2: Bonjour, je m'appelle Sophie. Enchanté(e) également. (Hello, my name is Sophie. Nice to meet you too.)


Enchanté(e) is the common way to say "nice to meet you" in French.
== Saying Please and Thank you ==


== Formal vs Informal ==
It's always polite to add "s'il vous plaît" or "s'il te plaît" (Please) when making requests. And don't forget to show gratitude by saying "merci" (Thank you) when someone does something for you. Here are some phrases that include these words:
French language has both formal and informal ways to address someone, and it's important to use the right form in the right situation. Here are the most common examples:


* Formal:
{| class="wikitable"
  * Monsieur (M.) (Sir/Mr.)
|'''French'''||'''Pronunciation'''||'''English Translation'''
  * Madame (Mme.) (Madam/Mrs.)
|-
  * Mademoiselle (Mlle.) (Miss)
|S'il vous plaît||seel voo pleh||Please (formal)  
|-
|S'il te plaît||seel teh pleh||Please (informal)  
|-
|Merci||mehr-see||Thank you
|-
|De rien||duh ree-ehn||You're welcome|
|}


* Informal:
__Dialogue:__
  * Tu (you- singular- informal)
* Person 1: S'il te plaît, peux-tu me passer le sel? (Please, can you pass me the salt?)
  * Salut (Hi/Bye)
* Person 2: Bien sûr! (Of course!)
  * Ça va? (How are you?)
* Person 1: Merci beaucoup! (Thank you very much!)


In a formal situation, it's better to use Monsieur or Madame and the last name of the person. For example:  
== Apologizing ==
* Person 1: Bonjour, Monsieur Dupont. Comment allez-vous? (Hello, Mr. Dupont. How are you?)
 
* Person 2: Bonjour, Madame Lambert. Très bien, merci. Et vous? (Hello, Mrs. Lambert. Very well, thank you. And you?)
If you make a mistake or cause inconvenience to others, it's important to apologize. Here are some ways to say sorry in French:
 
{| class="wikitable"
|'''French'''||'''Pronunciation'''||'''English Translation'''
|-
|Pardon||pahr-dohn||Pardon/Excuse me
|-
|Je suis désolé(e)||juh swee deh-zoh-leh||I'm sorry
|-
|Excusez-moi||ehks-kyoo-seh mwah||Excuse me (formal)  
|-
|Désolé(e), je ne peux pas venir||deh-zoh-leh, juh nuh puh pah vuh-neer||Sorry, I can't come|
|}


In an informal situation, it's more common to use Salut or Ça va?
__Dialogue:__
* Person 1: Pardon, je suis en retard. (Excuse me, I'm late.)
* Person 2: Ce n'est pas grave. (It's not a big deal.)
* Person 1: Merci beaucoup de votre compréhension. (Thank you very much for your understanding.)


== Apologize and Excuse Me ==
== Polite Expressions ==
Knowing how to apologize and say "excuse me" in French is also an important part of being polite.


* Pardon (Par-dohn) or Excusez-moi (ek-skoo-zay mwah): Excuse me, to ask for attention or to say sorry
There are many ways to be polite in French, especially when you communicate with someone you don't know well. Here are some examples:
* Désolé(e)(deh-soh-ley): Sorry (formal/informal)


For example:
{| class="wikitable"
* Person 1: Pardon, je n'ai pas compris. (Excuse me, I did not understand.)
|'''French'''||'''Pronunciation'''||'''English Translation'''
* Person 2: Ce n'est pas grave. (It's not important.)
|-
|Je vous en prie||juh vooz ahn pree||You're welcome/Be my guest
|-
|Enchanté(e)||ahn-shahn-teh||Nice to meet you (formal)
|-
|Comment allez-vous?||koh-mahn tah-lay voo||How are you? (formal)  
|-
|Je vous remercie||juh voo ruh-mehr-see||I thank you (formal)|
|}


== Cultural information ==
__Dialogue:__
In France, it's polite to "faire la bise" when you meet someone. This means giving two light kisses on the cheeks (one on each side). The number of kisses varies depending on the region, so it can be two, three, or four kisses.
* Person 1: Bonjour, je m'appelle Anne. Enchantée! (Hello, my name is Anne. Nice to meet you!)
* Person 2: Bonjour, moi c'est Marc. Enchanté aussi! (Hello, my name is Marc. Nice to meet you too!)
* Person 1: Comment allez-vous aujourd'hui? (How are you today?)
* Person 2: Je vais bien, merci. Et vous? (I'm fine, thank you. And you?)
* Person 1: Très bien, merci. (Very well, thank you.)


When you enter a store or a small business, it's polite to greet the staff with a "Bonjour!". It's also polite to say "Au revoir" when leaving.
== Conclusion ==


== Practice ==
Learning how to be polite in French is essential, and it shows your respect for the language and the culture. Continue to practice using these phrases and expressions, and don't be afraid to make mistakes as you learn. Also, remember to check out the [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] you may have.
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Now, let's practice what we've learned:
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* Person 1: Bonjour, comment ça va? (Hello, how are you?)
* Person 2: Très bien, merci. Et vous? (Very well, thank you. And you?)
* Person 1: Ça va bien, merci. Je m'appelle Anne. Enchantée. (I'm fine, thank you. My name is Anne. Nice to meet you.)
* Person 2: Je suis Éric. Enchanté également. (I'm Eric. Nice to meet you too.)


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French Vocabulary - Be Polite

Hi French learners! 😊

In this lesson, you will learn how to be polite in French. As you interact with French-speaking people, it is essential to know these basic phrases to show respect and courtesy. Let's get started!

Greetings

Salutations or Greetings are the first words that you say when you meet someone. Here are some common greetings you can use in French:

French Pronunciation English Translation
Bonjour bohn-zhoor Good morning/afternoon
Bonsoir bohn-swahr Good evening
Salut sa-lu Hi/Hello
Au revoir oh ruh-vwah Goodbye
Bonne nuit bun nwee

__Dialogue:__

  • Person 1: Bonjour, comment ça va? (Hello, how are you?)
  • Person 2: Bonjour, ça va bien merci, et toi? (Hello, I'm fine thank you, and you?)

Saying Please and Thank you

It's always polite to add "s'il vous plaît" or "s'il te plaît" (Please) when making requests. And don't forget to show gratitude by saying "merci" (Thank you) when someone does something for you. Here are some phrases that include these words:

French Pronunciation English Translation
S'il vous plaît seel voo pleh Please (formal)
S'il te plaît seel teh pleh Please (informal)
Merci mehr-see Thank you
De rien duh ree-ehn

__Dialogue:__

  • Person 1: S'il te plaît, peux-tu me passer le sel? (Please, can you pass me the salt?)
  • Person 2: Bien sûr! (Of course!)
  • Person 1: Merci beaucoup! (Thank you very much!)

Apologizing

If you make a mistake or cause inconvenience to others, it's important to apologize. Here are some ways to say sorry in French:

French Pronunciation English Translation
Pardon pahr-dohn Pardon/Excuse me
Je suis désolé(e) juh swee deh-zoh-leh I'm sorry
Excusez-moi ehks-kyoo-seh mwah Excuse me (formal)
Désolé(e), je ne peux pas venir deh-zoh-leh, juh nuh puh pah vuh-neer

__Dialogue:__

  • Person 1: Pardon, je suis en retard. (Excuse me, I'm late.)
  • Person 2: Ce n'est pas grave. (It's not a big deal.)
  • Person 1: Merci beaucoup de votre compréhension. (Thank you very much for your understanding.)

Polite Expressions

There are many ways to be polite in French, especially when you communicate with someone you don't know well. Here are some examples:

French Pronunciation English Translation
Je vous en prie juh vooz ahn pree You're welcome/Be my guest
Enchanté(e) ahn-shahn-teh Nice to meet you (formal)
Comment allez-vous? koh-mahn tah-lay voo How are you? (formal)
Je vous remercie juh voo ruh-mehr-see

__Dialogue:__

  • Person 1: Bonjour, je m'appelle Anne. Enchantée! (Hello, my name is Anne. Nice to meet you!)
  • Person 2: Bonjour, moi c'est Marc. Enchanté aussi! (Hello, my name is Marc. Nice to meet you too!)
  • Person 1: Comment allez-vous aujourd'hui? (How are you today?)
  • Person 2: Je vais bien, merci. Et vous? (I'm fine, thank you. And you?)
  • Person 1: Très bien, merci. (Very well, thank you.)

Conclusion

Learning how to be polite in French is essential, and it shows your respect for the language and the culture. Continue to practice using these phrases and expressions, and don't be afraid to make mistakes as you learn. Also, remember to check out the Find native speakers and ask them any questions you may have.

If you want to improve your French vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website.

➡ 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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