Greetings in French.
8 everyday greetings words with pictures, each read aloud in a French voice.
About these greetings words
These 8 words cover greetings in everyday French, from salut and bonjour to merci. Listen to each one, say it aloud, then try the games below to lock it in.
Play with these greetings words
Short free games with the pictures and French audio above.
Questions
What are the most common French words for greetings?
This page lists 8 everyday greetings words in French: salut, bonjour, bon après-midi, bonne nuit, comment ça va ?, ça va bien, merci, s'il vous plaît, merci. Each one has a picture, its English meaning and an audio clip.
Why does every French noun come with le, la, l' or les?
French nouns are masculine or feminine, and the article shows which. Learning la maison rather than just maison means you remember the gender with the word. L' is used before a vowel sound and les is the plural.
How can I learn greetings vocabulary quickly?
Listen to each word and say it aloud, then play the short games below. Seeing the picture, hearing the word and recalling it a day later is what makes it stick.