This lesson teaches 20 real ways to say hello in french — greetings you’ll actually hear on the streets of paris and across france Over 100,000 french translations of english words and phrases. Keep reading to learn how to say hello in french naturally, with the right tone for every situation!
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To say “hello” in french in both formal and casual settings, say “bonjour,” which literally translates to “good day.” if you’re greeting someone in the evening or at night, switch to “bonsoir,” or “good evening.”
As you learn how to say “hello” in french, you’ll find formal, informal, and slang expressions from bonjour (hello) to salut (hi) to greet all types of people.
“bonjour” is the most widely used way of saying hello in french, suitable for almost any situation It literally means “good day” and often goes with a kiss on the cheeks or a handshake For casual encounters, “salut” and “coucou” are popular choices. Learn 10 friendly and culturally appropriate ways to say hello in french, with examples and usage notes.
Need to translate hello to french Here are 5 ways to say it. Bonjour, allô, hé, ohé, salut !
