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Greetings & introductions (Salutations)

Grade 3 · French · Free lesson

Bonjour! Let's learn how to say hello and introduce ourselves in French. It is like learning a fun secret code!

In France, people say hello in different ways. The most common word is 'bonjour'. It means 'good day' or 'hello'. You can use it with anyone!

To tell someone your name, you say 'Je m'appelle'. This means 'I call myself'. Then you just add your name at the end!

Je m'appelle... Leo!

Next, you can ask someone their name by saying 'Comment t'appelles-tu?'. This means 'What is your name?'. It is polite and friendly!

Salut !
✏️ Worked example

Imagine you meet a new friend named Remy. Show how you would greet him and tell him your name is Sam.

  1. Step 1: Start with a friendly hello. Say 'Bonjour!' to greet Remy.
  2. Step 2: Tell Remy your name. Say 'Je m'appelle Sam.' to introduce yourself.
  3. Step 3: Ask Remy for his name to be polite. Say 'Comment t'appelles-tu?'.
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