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French A1 - Basic Greetings & Everyday Phrases

Embark on your French language adventure with this essential A1 deck! Master basic greetings, self-introductions, and everyday phrases, complete with pronunciation guides, to confidently navigate your first conversations.

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Term

Comment t'appelles-tu?

Definition

Meaning: What's your name? (informal)
Pronunciation: [kɔ.mɑ̃ ta.pɛl ty]
Usage: To ask someone's name in an informal context.

Term

Comment vous appelez-vous?

Definition

Meaning: What's your name? (formal)
Pronunciation: [kɔ.mɑ̃ vu za.pə.le vu]
Usage: To ask someone's name in a formal context or to multiple people.

Term

Bonjour

Definition

Meaning: Hello / Good day
Pronunciation: [bɔ̃.ʒuʁ]
Usage: The most common formal greeting, used throughout the day.

Term

Salut

Definition

Meaning: Hi / Bye (informal)
Pronunciation: [sa.ly]
Usage: Used among friends, family, or people you know well. Can be used for both greeting and leaving.

Term

Bonsoir

Definition

Meaning: Good evening
Pronunciation: [bɔ̃.swaʁ]
Usage: Used from late afternoon onwards.

Term

Bonne nuit

Definition

Meaning: Good night
Pronunciation: [bɔn nɥi]
Usage: Said when someone is going to bed.

Term

Au revoir

Definition

Meaning: Goodbye
Pronunciation: [o ʁə.vwaʁ]
Usage: The standard way to say goodbye.

Term

À bientôt

Definition

Meaning: See you soon
Pronunciation: [a bjɛ̃.to]
Usage: Used when you expect to see someone again relatively soon.