Greetings
The very first words you exchange with someone : so you're never left speechless.
The very first words you exchange with someone : so you're never left speechless.
Complete the lesson and pass the validation activity. Recommended target: 80% or higher.
Internal Les Carnets de Léka validation : this does not replace an official CEFR examination or certificate.
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Vocabulary for this lesson
- Bonjour : Hello / Good day
- Bonsoir : Good evening
- Bonne nuit : Good night
- Au revoir : Goodbye
- Salut : Hi / Bye (informal)
- À bientôt : See you soon
🇫🇷 A bit of French culture
In France, greetings are often accompanied by a kiss on the cheek ("la bise") between friends and family : the number of kisses varies by region (from 1 to 4!). With strangers or in formal settings, people shake hands.
A short dialogue using what you just learned:
"- Bonjour! Comment allez-vous?
• Très bien, merci! Et vous?
• Au revoir, bonne soirée!"
("- Hello! How are you?
• Very well, thank you! And you?
• Goodbye, have a good evening!")
