French Greetings
Collection of French greetings. Learn to say hello, goodbye, and other common phrases in French.
bienvenue
welcome
The French word 'bienvenue' is used in almost the same ways as 'welcome' in English. It can be used to greet someone in your home or place of work, to accept gratefully something that is offered, or to acknowledge someone's thanks.
Example sentences with bienvenue →bonjour
Hello
In French, 'bonjour' is a common greeting. It is typically used during the day to say 'hello' or 'good day'. It is a formal and polite way to greet someone.
Example sentences with bonjour →bonne nuit
Good night
The French word 'bonne nuit' is used as a parting phrase, said to people before they go to sleep. It is synonymous with the English phrase 'good night'.
Example sentences with bonne nuit →comment ça va?
How are you?
The French phrase 'comment ça va?' is a casual way to ask 'how are you?' in English. It is usually used in informal settings among close friends and acquaintances or in casual conversations. It can mean both 'how are you?' and 'how is it going?'. As a general rule, the response can be 'ça va bien,' meaning 'I'm fine,' or simply 'ça va,' which can mean either 'I'm fine' or 'It's going.'
Example sentences with comment ça va? →Enchanté de vous rencontrer
Nice to meet you
The French phrase 'Enchanté de vous rencontrer' is used when you first meet someone. It is more formal and is often used in business and formal situations. A more casual way could be just 'Enchanté'. It's gender and number neutral.
Example sentences with Enchanté de vous rencontrer →quoi de neuf
What's up?
In French, 'quoi de neuf' is a casual greeting typically used among friends. It translates literally to 'What's new?' in English, but is used more often in the same ways as English speakers would use 'What's up?'. This phrase is informal so it should not be used in formal or professional situations. It can also be a way of asking someone 'What's happening?' or 'What's going on?'
Example sentences with quoi de neuf →