Bonjour ! (Greetings & Introductions)
What will you learn?
In this lesson, you will learn how to:
- Greet people in French
- Say your name
- Ask someone’s name
- Ask “How are you?”
1. Greetings in French
Basic Greetings:
| French | English |
|---|---|
| Bonjour | Hello (formal / polite) |
| Salut | Hi (informal / friends) |
Use Bonjour with teachers, adults, or strangers
Use Salut with friends
2. Saying your Name
Structure:
Je m’appelle + Name
Examples:
- Je m’appelle Alex
- Je m’appelle Maria
Meaning: My name is…
3. Asking someone’s Name
Question:
Comment tu t’appelles ?
Example:
A: Comment tu t’appelles ?
B: Je m’appelle John
Meaning: What is your name?
4. Asking “How are you?”
Question:
Ça va ?
Answers:
| French | English |
|---|---|
| Ça va bien 😊 | I’m good |
| Ça va mal 😞 | I’m not well |
| Comme ci comme ça 😐 | So-so |
5. Mini conversation
Example dialogue:
A: Bonjour !
B: Bonjour !
A: Comment tu t’appelles ?
B: Je m’appelle Emma
A: Ça va ?
B: Ça va bien
Important tips
In French:
- Always say Bonjour first (very important culture!)
- Speak clearly and slowly
- Don’t worry about mistakes
6. Exercises
Exercise 1 – Match
Match the French with English:
- Bonjour → ___
- Comment tu t’appelles → ___
- Je m’appelle → ___
a. What is your name
b. Hello
c. My name is
Exercise 2 – Complete
Complete the sentences:
- Je m’________ Alex
- ______ tu t’appelles ?
- Ça va ______
Exercise 3 – Write
Write your own introduction:
Bonjour, je m’appelle ______
Ça va ______
7. Speaking practice
Say aloud:
- Bonjour
- Je m’appelle…
- Ça va bien
Repeat 3 times
Lesson summary
You can now:
- Greet someone
- Say your name
- Ask someone’s name
- Ask “How are you?”
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