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Whether you’re planning a trip to a French-speaking country or just want to learn French, knowing how to greet people properly is a must-have. In French this is especially important, as native speakers are usually very polite in greeting. The most common way to say “hello” in French is “bonjour” (bohn-zhuhr). In addition, there are many different ways to greet people in French, depending on the context and how familiar you are with the person. [1] X Research Source
Steps
Hello unknown person
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Use the word “bonjour” (bohn-zhur) to greet people in all contexts. “Bonjour” is the standard greeting in French, similar to “hello” in English or “hello” in Vietnamese. The French are quite formal in greeting, so informal or informal greetings are not appropriate for people you do not know, especially if the person is older than you or has a higher position. [2] X Research Source
- The word “bonjour” literally translates to “good day,” which can be used at any time of the day. French does not have the equivalent of “good morning” or “good afternoon” as in English.
- You probably already know that “au revoir” is the French way of saying goodbye. However, “bonne journée” (bohn zhur-nay), meaning “have a nice day” is probably the more common goodbye. Luckily it’s pretty much the same as “bonjour” (you just add a syllable), so it’s easy to remember.
Pronunciation tip: The “r” at the end of “bonjour” is pronounced very softly. Some native speakers even speak without the “r” sound. At that time, the word was pronounced like “bohn-zhoo.”
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Switch to “bonsoir” (bohn-swah) in the evening. After sunset, the greeting “bonsoir” sounds a bit more accurate than “bonjour”. This word means “good evening” and is often used in more formal contexts or when greeting people you don’t know, although friends can also greet each other. [3] X Research Sources
- Like the word “bonjour,” there is a matching phrase that you can use to say goodbye to the evening. “Bonne soirée” (bohn swah-ray) means “good evening.”
Tip: “Bonsoir” is a rather formal way of greeting in the evening. If you’re meeting friends and family, you can say “bonjour,” even in the evening.
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Answer the phone with “allo” (eh-loh). This greeting sounds almost like the word “alo” in Vietnamese or “hello” but omits the “h” sound in English, and is only used when answering the phone. This word is considered polite and is used when you don’t know who is on the other end of the line, but should never be used in person. [4] X Research Sources
- If you’re the one calling, when the other party answers “allo,” respond with a “bonjour” greeting. Usually you won’t respond with “allo”.
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Say “enchanté” (ahn-shahn-tay) after the introduction. If translated closely, this word means “Nice to meet you,” but this is a common expression after you are introduced to someone or they introduce themselves. This phrase is especially often used among adults or young people when meeting at parties or festivals. [5] X Research Sources
- If the person you are talking to is female, an “e” will be added to the end of the word, written as “enchantée,” but the pronunciation will not change. You just need to remember this rule when writing.
- Unlike greetings, “enchanté” is used only once – when you are introduced to someone for the first time. [6] X Research Sources
Use informal greetings
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Greet “salut” (seh-loo) in an informal setting between friends. “Salut” is a common, basic greeting like “hello” in Vietnamese or “hey” or “hi” in English. However, you absolutely should not use this word to greet people you do not know. Saying “salut” to strangers is considered inappropriate. [7] X Research Sources
- “Salut” is also used when you have a slight acquaintance with someone, although not exactly friends. For example, if you visit a certain coffee shop every morning, the barista might greet you with the word “salut” as a way of signaling that they recognize you.
- You also often hear the greeting “salut” in French programs on TV or on YouTube channels, where people use this greeting to show familiarity between the speaker and the audience.
- When greeting a baby, you can say “salut, toi” (seh-loo twah). This sentence means “Hello brother/child/nephew”, but in a playful tone.
Tip: “Salut” can be used to greet each other when meeting and also when saying goodbye, similar to the Italian word “ciao”.
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Try saying “coucou” (coo-coo) as a playful greeting to your friends. “Coucou” is the most cheerful and informal greeting in the French language. This phrase is usually reserved for children, but young people also greet each other in the same way, especially young girls. [8] X Research Sources
- Adults also greet each other “coucou” while having fun. However, this greeting is quite informal and should never be used to address someone you have to pay respect to, such as a teacher or superior, even if you have a relatively close relationship with them. .
- As with “salut, me,” you can say “coucou, me.”
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Greet immediately with “ça va” (sah vah) without saying “hello”. In Vietnamese, when greeting someone you know, you can simply say “How are you?” or “How are you?” without saying “hello” first. The equivalent in French is “ça va?” Some sentences similar to “ça va” include: [9] X Research Source
- “Quoi de neuf?” (kwah d’nuhff): Anything new?
- “A roule?” (sah roohl): How are you these days?
- “Comment where?” (coh-moh sah vah): How are you?
- “Quoi de beau?” (kwah d’boh): Anything good? [10] X Research Source
Tip: Just like in English, the French usually answer “ça va” (meaning “good” or “well”) no matter how they are feeling.
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Say “tiens” (tee-yehn) as an interjection when meeting a friend. The word “tiens” that you say when you meet someone you know means “here you!” It’s similar to “Hey hey!” or “Who can that?” in Vietnamese [11] X Research Sources
- You can say “tiens” whenever you meet someone you know well. However, this sentence is most often used when you meet someone you haven’t seen in a long time or meet in an unexpected place.
- In this context, the word “tiens” is similar to the word “voilà” (vwah-lah), which you may have heard of.
Observe French etiquette
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Greet people when you go to stores, even if you just drop by. Every time you walk into a store or establishment, you need to say “bonjour” to the people who work there. The French often consider it rude not to greet an owner or employee when entering a place. [12] X Research Source
- If you walk into a shop or cafe in France, the staff who work there will often say “bonjour” to you. To be polite, simply reply “bonjour”.
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Say “bonjour” before asking something or starting a conversation. In many cultures, it’s common to just walk up to someone and say the question right away, but it’s not polite to the French. You should use the greeting “bonjour” to approach the person before you start talking to them. [13] X Research Source
- This rule also applies to restaurant waiters. When the waiter comes to take the order, you should say “bonjour” before you start ordering food and drink (unless you have said “bonjour” to them before).
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Say hello “rebonjour” (rray-bohn-zhuhr) if you see someone more than once a day. The French usually only say “bonjour” to someone once a day. If you say “bonjour” to a person twice, they may think you’ve forgotten the previous conversation. If you run into someone a second time, you can say “rebonjour” (literally “hello again”) to show that you’ve said it before. [14] X Research Source
- Young people often just say “re” (rray). This shorthand is more informal and is only used when talking to people you know.
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Kissing when meeting friends. The etiquette of greeting in French depends on your relationship with the person and the context of the meeting. However, when meeting close friends, the French often exchange a kiss on both cheeks ( faire la bise ). [15] X Research Source
- Customs vary from place to place depending on the region. Although the kiss usually starts from the right cheek to the left cheek, in some places people kiss as many as three or four times.
- Girlfriends are more likely to blow kisses together, but sometimes men are faire la bise .
- If you don’t know what their customs are like, observe the other person and try to follow them.
Tip: Although hugging is a common greeting in some cultures, the French consider hugging an invasion of privacy. You should only hug someone if you have romantic feelings for them or it is a family member.
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Shake hands in the work environment. If you’re in a meeting, shaking hands is a much more common greeting. Shaking hands is usually a formality in a formal setting, or when two parties meet for the first time. [16] X Research Source
- Men are more likely to shake hands than faire la bise , whatever the setting.
- In some professions, especially those who are active in the arts, people often wind kisses even when they first meet.
Warning
- The pronunciation guide in this article is just an approximation to give you a rough idea of the correct pronunciation of French words. To know the perfect pronunciation, you need to listen to native speakers and try to imitate them.
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Whether you’re planning a trip to a French-speaking country or just want to learn French, knowing how to greet people properly is a must-have. In French this is especially important, as native speakers are usually very polite in greeting. The most common way to say “hello” in French is “bonjour” (bohn-zhuhr). In addition, there are many different ways to greet people in French, depending on the context and how familiar you are with the person. [1] X Research Source
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