Basic French for Beginners

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What is the French word for 'hello'?

The French word for 'hello' is 'bonjour'.

How do you say 'thank you' in French?

'Thank you' in French is 'merci'.

What is the French term for 'please'?

The French term for 'please' is 's'il vous plaît'.

How do you introduce yourself in French by saying 'My name is'?

In French, you introduce yourself by saying 'Je m'appelle...' followed by your name.

What is the French word for 'goodbye'?

The French word for 'goodbye' is 'au revoir'.

How do you ask 'How are you?' in French?

In French, you ask 'How are you?' by saying 'Comment ça va?' or 'Ça va ?'.

What is the French word for 'yes'?

The French word for 'yes' is 'oui'.

How do you say 'no' in French?

'No' in French is 'non'.

What is the French phrase for 'I'm sorry'?

The French phrase for 'I'm sorry' is 'Je suis désolé(e)'.

How do you say 'excuse me' in French?

'Excuse me' in French is 'Excusez-moi'.

What is the French word for 'water'?

The French word for 'water' is 'eau'.

How do you say 'friend' in French?

'Friend' in French is 'ami' for a male friend and 'amie' for a female friend.

What is the French word for 'school'?

The French word for 'school' is 'école'.

How do you say 'teacher' in French?

'Teacher' in French is 'professeur'.

What is the French expression for 'good night'?

The French expression for 'good night' is 'bonne nuit'.

Test Your Knowledge

Select the correct option

1. What is the French word for 'hello'?

hola

bonjour

ciao

guten tag

2. How do you say 'thank you' in French?

merci

danke

grazie

gracias

3. What is the French term for 'please'?

por favor

bitte

s'il vous plaît

prego

4. How do you introduce yourself in French by saying 'My name is'?

Ich heiße...

Me llamo...

Je m'appelle...

Mi chiamo...

5. What is the French word for 'goodbye'?

adiós

au revoir

tschüss

ciao

6. How do you ask 'How are you?' in French?

Comment ça va?

Wie geht's?

¿Cómo estás?

Come stai?

7. What is the French word for 'yes'?

sí

oui

sì

8. How do you say 'no' in French?

non

nein

nicht

9. What is the French phrase for 'I'm sorry'?

Je suis désolé(e)

Lo siento

Mi dispiace

Es tut mir leid

10. How do you say 'excuse me' in French?

Perdón

Excusez-moi

Entschuldigung

Scusami

11. What is the French word for 'water'?

agua

Wasser

acqua

eau

12. How do you say 'friend' in French?

freund

amigo/amiga

ami/amie

amico/amica

13. What is the French word for 'school'?

école

escuela

schule

scuola

14. How do you say 'teacher' in French?

professeur

profesor

maestro

lehrer

15. What is the French expression for 'good night'?

goede nacht

bonne nuit

buona notte

buenas noches