Master the essential French words and expressions for greeting people, introducing yourself, and starting simple convers

French A1 Vocabulary: Greetings & Introductions

Use this greeting in both formal and informal situations during the day. Example: Bonjour, comment allez-vous ?

Use this greeting in the evening or after sunset. Example: Bonsoir Madame.

An informal greeting used with friends, family, and people you know well. Example: Salut Paul !

Use this expression when leaving someone. Example: Au revoir et à bientôt.

Use this expression when you expect to see the person again soon. Example: Merci, à bientôt !

Use this expression when you will meet again the next day. Example: À demain au travail.

Use this expression to show gratitude. Example: Merci beaucoup.

Use this response after someone thanks you. Example: — Merci ! — De rien.

Use this polite expression when making a request. Example: Un café, s'il vous plaît.

Use this expression to politely get someone's attention or apologize. Example: Excusez-moi, où est la gare ?

Use this expression to apologize or when passing by someone. Example: Pardon, je suis en retard.

Use this word to give a positive answer. Example: Oui, je comprends.

Use this word to give a negative answer. Example: Non, merci.

Use this word when you are not certain. Example: Peut-être demain.

Use this expression to introduce yourself. Example: Je m'appelle Sophie.

Use this polite question to ask someone's name. Example: Bonjour, comment vous appelez-vous ?

Use this expression when meeting someone for the first time. Example: Enchanté de faire votre connaissance.

This is the formal way to ask someone how they are. Example: Bonjour, comment allez-vous ?

This is an informal way to ask a friend how they are. Example: Salut ! Ça va ?

Use this expression to say you are doing very well. Example: Je vais très bien.

Use this expression to say you are doing well. Example: Je vais bien, merci.

Use this expression when you are neither well nor badly. Example: Aujourd'hui, comme ci, comme ça.

Use this expression to introduce yourself or describe who you are. Example: Je suis étudiant.

Use this expression to say where you live. Example: J'habite à Yaoundé.

Use this expression to say where you are from. Example: Je viens du Cameroun.

Use this polite question to ask someone's nationality. Example: Quelle est votre nationalité ?

Use this expression to state your nationality. Example: Je suis français.

A polite expression used when meeting someone for the first time. Example: Ravi de vous rencontrer.

Use this expression to greet someone arriving at a place. Example: Bienvenue chez nous !

Use this expression when saying goodbye during the day. Example: Bonne journée et à bientôt !