French Greetings
Bastille Day is just around the corner. On Monday, July 14, Francophiles everywhere will be celebrating France’s Independence Day. In honor of this event, use some common French greetings to give your day a little French flair:
La Place de la Concorde--Scene of the French Revolution Guillotine
Bonjour = Hello
Bonsoir = Good Evening
Bonne Nuit = Good Night (before bed)
Salut = Hi
Je m’appelle = My name is . . .
Comment ça va?= How are you?
Ça va très bien. = I’m doing very well.
Ça va bien. = I’m doing well.
Comme ci comme ça = So-so
Ça va mal = I’m doing badly.
Au revoir = Goodbye
Bon weekend = Have a good weekend
Check out this article for fun ways to introduce greetings to kids. Enjoy a happy Bastille Day!
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thanks for this, helped me alot with my upcoming test, (i left my book at school!)