How To Greet In French
There are several ways to greet someone in French, depending on the time of day and the level of formality.
- Bonjour(bohn zhoor) is a common greeting that can be used at any time of day. It means "hello" or "good day.")
- "Salut" (sah-loo) is a casual and informal way to say "hi" or "hey"
- "Bonsoir" (bohn-swahr) is used in the evening and means "good evening."
- "Comment ça va?" (kohm-mah sah vah) is a casual way to ask "how are you?"
- "Comment allez-vous?" (kohm-mah-tah-lay-voo) is a more formal way to ask "how are you?"
- "Bonne journée" (bohn zhoor-neh) it means "have a good day"
- "Bonne soirée" (bohn swah-ray) it means "have a good evening"
It's important to note that French people often use a double kiss on the cheeks as a common way to greet someone, especially when meeting them for the first time.
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