RoadmapCulture(s) : saluer quelqu'un — exercicesTV5MONDE ApprendreA1exercises
A1 · Expat EssentialsGreetings, politeness & la bise
Bonjour, politeness & la bise
Learn the greetings that open every French interaction, when to use tu or vous, and how the famous bise actually works.
about 12 min
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La bise française — témoignage
YouTube · Ensemble en FranceA11 minculturela biseKey vocabulary
| Français | English |
|---|---|
| Bonjour / Bonsoir | Hello / Good eveningBonsoir from around 6pm. |
| Excusez-moi de vous déranger | Sorry to bother youPerfect opener at a counter or desk. |
| Enchanté(e) | Pleased to meet youUsed on a first introduction. |
| On se fait la bise ? | Shall we do the cheek kiss?Friends and family; a handshake is standard at work. |
| Vous pouvez répéter, s'il vous plaît ? | Could you repeat that, please?The most useful sentence of your first month. |
| Bonne journée ! | Have a good day!Say it on the way out of every shop. |