Have you ever wondered how French people say hello? Today we're going to learn the most important French greetings you'll need to start conversations anywhere in France!
Whether you're saying hello to a friend, greeting your teacher, or meeting someone new at a French market, knowing these words will make you sound like a local. French greetings change depending on the time of day and how well you know the person.
Here are the essential French greetings. Click each word to hear how it's pronounced by a native French speaker. Notice how some greetings change depending on the time of day!
Quick tip: 'Bonjour' works all day, but French people love using 'Bonsoir' in the evening. 'Salut' is like saying 'Hi' to your friends, while 'Comment allez-vous ?' shows respect to adults.
How to Use This Activity:
Option 1: Digital Reference (Interactive)
Option 2: Printed Reference Sheet
Download Vocabulary Sheet (PDF)
See the English greeting first and try to remember the French before flipping the card! Say the French word out loud to practise your pronunciation.
How to Use This Activity:
Option 1: Students on Devices
Option 2: Teacher-Led (Whiteboard/Projector)
Flip the cards to match each French greeting to its English meaning. Can you find all the pairs quickly?
How to Use This Activity:
Option 1: Students on Devices
Option 2: Teacher-Led (Whiteboard/Projector)
Listen to the French greetings and click them on your bingo card as you hear them. First to get a line shouts 'Bingo!'
How to Play Bingo:
Option 1: Students on Devices (Digital Version)
Option 2: Print Out the Bingo Cards