Welcome! Today we will learn how to say hello and introduce ourselves in French. It is super easy and fun!
In France, the way you say hello depends on who you are talking to. For friends and family, we use friendly, casual words. For teachers and adults, we use polite, formal words.
To say hello to a friend, you say 'Salut!' This is like saying 'Hi!' in English. If you want to say a polite hello to an adult, you say 'Bonjour!'
Next, you can share your name! In French, you say 'Je m'appelle' followed by your name. This literally means 'I call myself.'
✏️ Worked example
Imagine you meet a new classmate named Leo. You want to say a friendly hello and tell him your name is Sam. How do you do this step-by-step in French?
First, pick the right greeting. Since Leo is a classmate of your own age, use the friendly word: 'Salut!'
Next, prepare to say your name. Use the French phrase for 'I call myself': 'Je m'appelle'.
Then, add your name to the end of the phrase: 'Je m'appelle Sam'.
Finally, put both parts together to make your full introduction: 'Salut! Je m'appelle Sam.'
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