Greeting in French Made Simple

Saying hello and answering back in French is super important for making friends. Here’s an easy guide with some common ways to greet people and how to reply:

Common Greetings

1. Bonjour - Good morning or Hello
   Reply: Bonjour (Hello) or Salut (Hi - for friends)

2. Bonsoir - Good evening
   Reply: Bonsoir (Good evening) or Salut (Hi - for friends)

3. Comment ça va ? - How’s it going?
   Reply:

   • Ça va bien, merci (I’m doing well, thank you)
   • Ça va (It’s going okay)

4. Salut, ça va ? - Hi, how are you?
   Reply: Oui, ça va ! Et toi ? (Yes, I’m good! And you?)

Being Polite

• S'il vous plaît - Please
  When to use it: Use this when you want to ask for something nicely.

• Merci - Thank you
  Reply: De rien (You’re welcome) or Je vous en prie (You’re welcome).

• Excusez-moi - Excuse me
  Reply: Oui ? (Yes?) or Je vous en prie (Please go ahead).

By practicing these phrases, you will get better at speaking French. You’ll also know how to reply in different situations!