Meeting old friends — Friend is married with a child
Key Phrases
Quoi de neuf dans ta vie?
What's new in your life?
Félicitations!
Congratulations!
J'aimerais le rencontrer un jour.
I'd like to meet him one day.
Skills You'll Learn
Asking about someone's life
Demander des nouvelles de la vie de quelqu'un
Congratulating someone
Féliciter quelqu'un
Expressing a desire to meet someone
Exprimer le désir de rencontrer quelqu'un
Lesson Roleplay
Imagine reconnecting with an old friend after a long time. You catch up on major life events, including relationships and children, and express interest in meeting up again.
Salut! Ça fait si longtemps! Comment vas-tu?
Hi! It's been so long! How are you?
Salut Emily ! Je vais très bien, merci. Et toi, comment ça va?
Hi Emily! I'm doing very well, thank you. And you, how are you?
Je vais bien aussi, merci. Quoi de neuf dans ta vie?
I'm doing well too, thank you. What's new in your life?
Eh bien, j'ai de grandes nouvelles. Je suis marié maintenant et j'ai un enfant!
Well, I have big news. I'm married now and I have a child!
Félicitations! C’est une merveilleuse nouvelle.
Congratulations! That's wonderful news.
Lesson Vocabulary & Phrases
Salut!
Hi!
Used informally between friends.
In France, friends often greet each other with a 'bise,' a kiss on both cheeks.
Ça fait
It's been
Commonly used to begin expressions of time.
Si longtemps!
So long!
Often used to express surprise at a long absence.
Ça fait si longtemps!
It's been so long!
Combine with body language like opening arms for added enthusiasm.
Reuniting with old friends often calls for a celebratory coffee or 'verre' (drink).
Comment
How
Vas-tu?
Are you?
More formal than 'ça va?' but still friendly.
Comment vas-tu?
How are you?
A polite way to check in with someone's well-being.
Formal greetings often include handshakes, especially in business or initial meetings.
Je vais très bien,
I am very well,
You can also use 'très bien' alone for a shorter response.
Merci.
Thank you.
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