What do you say to Bonjour?

What do you say to Bonjour?

What is the proper response to bonjour? It’s more than sufficient to simply say bonjour back in response to those who greet you, but if you want to go a step beyond, you can respond with comment allez-vous, which is the French equivalent of asking how it’s going.

How do you say hello in French in Canada?

French people stick to the usual “bonjour”. That said, if you’re wondering how to say hello in French Canadian then look no further. In Canada, particularly in Quebec, we can say “bon matin”. As far as afternoons are concerned, there’s no other special way to say hello during the day until the evening.

What is mon ami mean?

my friend
Mon ami (or mon amie in the feminine) means “my friend.” If there’s a French character in an American movie, they basically have to say it at some point. Like in this scene of Beauty and the Beast. It’s kind of like saying Bonjour with a really heavy accent.

How do you respond to salut in French?

After you greet someone in French with bonjour or salut and you both make your introductions, you can say enchanté(e), which means “pleased to meet you”. The literal translation of this word is “delighted” or “enchanted”, you’re saying that you’re delighted to meet this person.

How do you address people in France?

The two main forms of address you will need to use are “Monsieur” (Dear Sir) and “Madame” (Dear Madame), used when addressing men and women, respectively. If you know the name of the person, you should use it afterwards (e.g. Monsieur John Doe, Madame Jane Doe, and so forth.)

What does Quelle horreur mean?

that’s terrible, how horrible
that’s terrible, how horrible, isn’t that awful.

How do you respond to Como ca va?

Comment ça va? (How’s it going?) As this greeting is an informal way of asking “how are you?” you should use it with friends. The quickest response to “Comment ça va?” is “Ça va bien, et toi?” (“It’s going well, how about you?”). Memorize this question and answer combination because you’ll use it a lot.

What are common greetings in French?

How to Say Hello in French: 12 Useful French Greetings

• “Hi” in French – Salut!
• “Good morning” in French – Bon matin!
• “Good afternoon” in French – Bon après-midi!
• “Good evening” in French – Bonsoir!
• “Good night” in French – Bonne nuit!
• Hello?
• Excuse me?
• “How are you” in French – Comment ça va?