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LESSON 1. FRENCH GREETINGS. INTRODUCTIONS. When you meet French speakers, you need to know how to introduce yourself and what to say when you are introduced. Here are some useful expressions related to French introductions

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LESSON 1

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  1. LESSON 1 FRENCH GREETINGS

  2. INTRODUCTIONS • When you meet French speakers, you need to know how to introduce yourself and what to say when you are introduced. Here are some useful expressions related to French introductions • Introducing yourselfJe me présente.Let me introduce myself.Je m'appelle... My name is...Je suis...I am. Mon prénom est…My (first) name is... • Introducing othersJe vous présente... (formal and/or plural) Je te présente... (informal)I'd like to introduce...Voici...This is...Il s'appelle...His name is… Elle s'appelle...Her name is...

  3. INTRODUCTIONS • Meeting peopleComment vous appelez-vous ? (formal and/or plural)Comment t'appelles-tu ? (informal)What is your name?Enchanté/ Enchantée. It's nice to meet you.

  4. HELLO • Learning to greet people is an essential part of learning a new language. Whether you're planning to continue learning French or just learn a few basics in preparation for a trip, these French greetings can help you on your way. • The basic French greeting is bonjour, which can mean hello, good morning, or good afternoon. When greeting someone in the evening (beginning around 6pm), say bonsoir. • To greet someone informally at any time of day, you can say salut, meaning hi.

  5. HOW ARE YOU? • There are several ways to ask how someone is, and which one to use depends on whether you want to be formal or informal. • FORMAL – Use formal language when speaking to teachers, strangers, doctors, or in formal situations AskingWhether talking to one person or more than one, ask Comment allez-vous ? (How are you?)AnsweringJe vais bien   (I'm fine)Bien, merci   (Fine, thanks)Bien, et vous ?   (Fine, and you?)

  6. HOW ARE YOU? • INFORMAL – Use with friends and people your age. • AskingThe most common question is Ça va ? (literally, Is it going?), and it has variations:Ça va bien ?   (Is it going well?)Comment ça va ?   (How's it going?)If you're just talking to one person, you can also ask Comment vas-tu ?AnsweringÇa va   (Fine)Ça va bien   (I'm doing well)Pas mal   (Not bad)Bien, et toi ?   (Fine, and you?)Je vais bien   (I'm fine)

  7. HOW ARE YOU? • FAMILIAR – Only use this with your friends and family • AskingQuoi de neuf ?   (What's new?)AnsweringRien de nouveau   (nothing's new)Pas grand-chose   (not much) • Good-byeAu revoir   (Good-bye)Salut   (Bye)À bientôt, À tout à l'heure   (See you soon)À plus, À plus tard   (See you later)À demain   (See you tomorrow)À la prochaine   (Until next time)À la rentrée   (See you in the fall)Bonne journée   (Have a nice day)Bon après-midi   (Have a nice afternoon)Bonne soirée   (Have a nice evening)Bonne nuit   (Good night)Adieu   (Farewell)

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