Travel Phrases · French · Greetings & thanks
French greetings.
The first words of any trip. Say hello, thank someone, and apologise politely. These carry more goodwill than any other eight phrases you can learn.
Uses the formal vous register throughout. Polite with strangers and staff.
| French | English |
|---|---|
| Bonjour ! | Hello! |
| Merci beaucoup. | Thank you very much. |
| Excusez-moi, parlez-vous anglais ? | Excuse me, do you speak English? |
| Au revoir, bonne journée. | Goodbye, have a nice day. |
| Enchanté. | Nice to meet you. |
| Bonsoir. | Good evening. |
| Je suis désolé. | I'm sorry. |
| Non, merci. | No, thank you. |
Walking into a shop, meeting a host, passing a neighbour, or starting any other conversation on this page.
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