Greetings & Introductions
Use these friendly French phrases when you meet someone for the first time in a travel, work, or casual setting, to greet, introduce yourself, ask for names and origins, and end the conversation politely; they are suitable for beginners at A2 level, using short sentences, simple grammar, and polite expressions that you can practice aloud to build confidence.
Key Phrases
Bonjour, je m'appelle Pierre, et vous, comment vous appelez-vous ?
Hello, my name is Pierre, and you, what is your name?
💡 Use when you want to introduce yourself and ask the other person's name.
Enchanté de faire votre connaissance, d'où venez-vous aujourd'hui ?
Pleased to meet you, where do you come from today?
💡 Polite way to ask about someone's origin after introductions.
Je viens de Lyon, et vous, d'où êtes-vous originaire ?
I come from Lyon, and you, where are you originally from?
💡 Answer the origin question and ask back.
Parlez-vous anglais au cas où j'ai besoin d'aide ?
Do you speak English in case I need help?
💡 Ask if the person can speak English, using present tense.
Je veux prendre un café, ça vous dit ?
I want to have a coffee, would you like to join?
💡 Informal invitation to get a drink together.
Excusez-moi, où se trouve la gare la plus proche ?
Excuse me, where is the nearest train station?
💡 Ask for directions to the closest station.
Merci beaucoup pour votre aide, bonne journée aujourd'hui !
Thank you very much for your help, have a good day today!
💡 Polite way to thank someone and wish them well.
Au revoir, j'espère vous revoir bientôt, bonne continuation.
Goodbye, I hope to see you soon, all the best.
💡 Friendly closing phrase.
Pouvez-vous répéter la phrase encore, s'il vous plaît ?
Can you repeat the sentence again, please?
💡 Ask for repetition when you didn't understand.
Je vais aller au marché cet après-midi, voulez-vous venir ?
I am going to the market this afternoon, would you like to come?
💡 Use futur proche to invite someone to join an activity.