Module 1 — Getting Started
French Greetings
Learn the essential ways to say hello and goodbye in French.
Introduction
Greetings are the first words you will use in French every day. A polite greeting opens every conversation in France.
What You Will Learn
You will learn daytime and evening greetings, informal options, and how to reply politely.
Essential Greetings
| French | English | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| Bonjour | Hello / Good morning | /bɔ̃.ʒuʁ/ |
| Bonsoir | Good evening | /bɔ̃.swaʁ/ |
| Salut | Hi (informal) | /sa.ly/ |
| Au revoir | Goodbye | /o ʁə.vwaʁ/ |
Bonjour, comment ça va ?
Hello, how are you?
Bonsoir, monsieur.
Good evening, sir.
Practice
Which greeting should you use at 8 p.m. with a stranger?
Hint: Think about evening vs daytime.
Show answer
Bonsoir
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