When traveling to France - or anywhere else, for that matter - it's important to follow the local customs. A big part of this is knowing what to say in different social situations. Take a look at these essential French phrases related to social niceties, and click the links for more detailed information and sound files.
Si vous voyagez en France - ou n'importe où ailleurs, pour cette matière - il est important de suivre les coutumes locales. Une grande partie de cette est de savoir quoi dire dans des situations sociales différentes. Il suffit de regarder ces phrases essentielles françaises liées à quelques paroles de politesse, et cliquez sur les liens pour de plus amples informations et des fichiers sonores.
Bonjour
If you only speak one word of French, make it bonjour. You should always begin your conversations by greeting the other person.
Greeting gestures: faire la bise - se serrer la main
Ça va ?
This is the most common way to ask how someone is doing, but you do need to be careful with it as it is informal.
Other ways to say "how are you?"
S'il vous plaît
In English, "please" is the magic word, but in French it's a magic phrase.
Merci
When your wish is granted, be sure to say "thank you."
Si ce n'est pas indiscret
When chatting with acquaintances about things like jobs and family situation, they ask for permission to ask such personal questions with this expression.
On peut se tutoyer ?
If you're not sure whether it's ok to use the familiar tu, just ask.
Tu vs Vous
À la vôtre !
The most common expression for making a toast.
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Bon appétit !
We use this expression in English sometimes, but the French say it constantly.
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À tes souhaits !
What to say after someone sneezes.
Au revoir
Don't just smile and walk away - it's important to end even brief conversations by saying "good-bye."
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