Here are some ways to start a conversation in French:
How to say hello:
How to say how are you:
Responses for how are you:
Introducing yourself:
In the last vous the s is silent.
How to get attention:
Please, thank you etc.:
Saying goodbye:
The d in tard is silent.
The s in plus is silent too.
Nice things to say:
- Bonjour- Hello (Literally means good day.)
- Bonsoir - Good evening.
- Salut-Hi!
How to say how are you:
- Comment ca-va - How are you?
Responses for how are you:
- Bien- Fine or well.
- Comme ci, comme ca- Alright.
- Pas trop bien- Not so well.
Introducing yourself:
- Comment vous appellez vous- What's your name?
In the last vous the s is silent.
- Je m'appelle...-I am called... (My name is...)
- Je suis...- I am...
- Enchante- Pleased to meet you.
How to get attention:
- Excusez-moi!-Excuse me!
Please, thank you etc.:
- S'il vous plait-Please.
- Merci-Thank you.
- De rien-You're welcome.
Saying goodbye:
- Au revior-goodbye.
- A plus tard-see you later.
The d in tard is silent.
The s in plus is silent too.
- A bientot-see you soon.
- A demain-see you tomorrow.
Nice things to say:
- Bonne journee-have a good day.
- Bonne soiree-have a good evening.
- Bonne chance-good luck.
- Bon voyage-have a good trip.
- Bon appetit-have a good meal.
- Sante!-Cheers!