Cara Memberi Salam dalam Bahasa Prancis ll Greeting in French

Summary

This video provides a comprehensive guide to common French expressions used in daily conversations. It covers formal and informal greetings, asking about someone's well-being, expressing gratitude, apologizing, and saying goodbye. Key phrases include 'Bonjour' for greetings, 'Comment allez-vous?' for asking how someone is, and various ways to say thank you and sorry. Additionally, the video offers insights into saying goodbye in different contexts, such as 'Au revoir' and 'À bientôt'. This practical guide is perfect for learners looking to communicate effectively in French.

Takeaways

• 😀 French greetings can be formal (e.g., 'Bonjour' for good morning) or informal (e.g., 'Salut' for hi).
• 😀 'Bonjour' is a formal greeting suitable for most occasions, such as meeting someone new or addressing someone older.
• 😀 Other formal French greetings include 'Mesdames et Messieurs' (Ladies and Gentlemen) and 'Madame/Monsieur'.
• 😀 'Bonsoir' means good evening or good night and is used in the evening or night time.
• 😀 Informal greetings like 'Salut' are used with friends, younger people, or in more relaxed settings.
• 😀 When asking 'How are you?' in French, formal expressions like 'Comment allez-vous?' and informal ones like 'Ça va?' are used.
• 😀 Responses to 'How are you?' include formal answers like 'Je vais bien' (I'm fine) and informal answers like 'Ça va!' (I'm good).
• 😀 To say 'Thank you' in French, the formal version is 'Je vous remercie', and the informal one is simply 'Merci'.
• 😀 Apologizing in French can be done in various ways depending on the situation, such as 'Excusez-moi' for interrupting or 'Je suis désolé' for a more general apology.
• 😀 Common ways to say goodbye in French include 'Au revoir' (Goodbye), 'À bientôt' (See you soon), and 'À demain' (See you tomorrow).

Q & A

What are the formal ways to greet someone in French?

In French, formal greetings include 'Bonjour' (Good morning or Good afternoon), 'Messieurs' (Gentlemen), 'Madame' (Lady), and 'Mademoiselle' (Miss).

How do you greet someone informally in French?

Informal greetings in French include 'Salut' (Hi), which is used with friends or people who are younger or of the same age.

What is the French expression for asking 'How are you?' in a formal context?

In formal French, you can ask 'Comment allez-vous?' (How are you?), which is used with people you don't know well.

How do you informally ask 'How are you?' in French?

Informally, you can ask 'Ça va?' (How are you?) or 'Ça va bien?' (Is everything good?). These expressions are used with friends or those you are familiar with.

What are some responses to 'How are you?' in French?

For formal responses, you can say 'Je vais bien' (I am fine). For informal responses, you can say 'Ça va' (I'm good) or 'Très bien' (Very well).

How do you say 'Thank you' in French in both formal and informal situations?

In formal French, you say 'Merci beaucoup' (Thank you very much). In informal situations, 'Merci' is often used.

How do you respond to 'Thank you' in French?

In response to 'Thank you', you can say 'De rien' (You're welcome) or 'Avec plaisir' (With pleasure).

What are some ways to apologize in French?

To apologize in French, you can say 'Excusez-moi' (Excuse me), 'Pardon' (Sorry), or 'Je suis désolé' (I am sorry).

What is a common expression used when apologizing for interrupting a conversation in French?

A common expression for apologizing for interrupting a conversation is 'Excusez-moi' (Excuse me) or 'Pardon' (Sorry).

What are some common ways to say goodbye in French?

In French, you can say 'Au revoir' (Goodbye), 'À bientôt' (See you soon), 'À demain' (See you tomorrow), or 'À plus tard' (See you later).