
Key Phrases
Bonjour
Hello/Good morning
Merci
Thank you
Au secours!
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Skills You'll Learn
Basic greetings
Salutations de base
Expressing gratitude
Exprimer la gratitude
Asking for help
Demander de l'aide
Lesson Vocabulary & Phrases
Bonjour
Hello/Good morning
Use it anytime during the day till the evening.
A smile goes well with 'Bonjour' in France!
Merci
Thank you
Sounds like 'meh-see' and is polite to use often.
Gratitude is important. Use 'Merci' generously!
De rien
You're welcome
Literally means 'of nothing'!
Respond to a 'Merci' with 'De rien' to sound polite.
Pardon
Sorry/Excuse me
Not just for apologies, say it if you bump into someone.
Manners matter in France, use 'Pardon' to gracefully excuse yourself.
Au revoir
Goodbye
Pronounced 'oh reh-vwar'.
A charming way to bid farewell until next time.
Oui
Yes
Pronounced like 'wee', fun and easy!
Nod your head slightly for added emphasis.
Non
No
Simple, like the English 'no'.
Shaking your head makes this more effective.
S'il vous plaît
Please
Literally means 'if it pleases you'.
A crucial part of polite exchanges in France.
Je ne comprends pas
I don't understand
Helpful when you're lost in translation.
Use it to encourage a slower rephrased explanation.
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