Basic phrases in French

The main French phrases used in everyday communication are listed here. It is very useful to learn them especially before you travel abroad to a French speaking country.

Oui / Yes

Non / No

Peut-être / Maybe

S'il vous plaît / Please

Mercy / Thank you

Merci beaucoup / Thank you very much

Polite ways to reply to the phrase "thank you":

Je vous en prie / You are welcome

De rien / You are welcome

Here are some ways to congratulate a person:

salut / hello

Bonjour / Good morning, hello

Bonsoir / Good evening (used after six o'clock in the evening)

The following phrases are used when saying goodbye:

Au revoir / Goodbye

Bonne nuit / Good night

Bonne soiree! / Good evening!

Bonne fin de soiree! / Enjoy the rest of the evening!

A plus! / See you

Salut! / Bye or hello

A bientot! / See you soon!

A plus tard! (or) À tout à l'heure! / See you later!

A demain! / See you tomorrow!

Bonne journee! / Have a good day!

Bon Weekend! / Enjoy your weekend!

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