You're walking down a street in Paris at 9 a.m. when a neighbor smiles and says, "Bonjour !" What does this word mean?
Introductions and Greetings
Ready to say bonjour? This quiz covers the everyday phrases French speakers use to meet someone new and start a conversation. Take it and see how you do!
On your first day at a new job in Lyon, a colleague smiles and asks, "Comment vous appelez-vous ?" What is she asking?
A new acquaintance in Paris asks for your name. Which French phrase do you use to introduce yourself?
At a dinner party in Marseille, your host shakes your hand and says, "Enchanté !" What does this expression mean?
Your French teacher greets the class with "Comment allez-vous ?" How do you reply to say you're doing very well?
A new classmate says, "Bonjour, je m'appelle Camille." What does "je m'appelle" mean?
It's 7 p.m. and you're arriving at a dinner party in Nice. Which greeting fits best?
A fellow student in your Paris language class turns to you and asks, "Comment tu t'appelles ?" What is the best reply?
You arrive at a morning business meeting and want to greet the company director formally. Which phrase is the right choice?
Your new French classmate introduces herself: "Je suis Léa. Et toi ?" What does "Et toi ?" mean?