Greetings & Introductions
Use these phrases to greet people, introduce yourself, and make polite small talk when meeting someone new.
Key Phrases
Salut ! Tu vas bien ?
casualHi! Are you doing well?
Use this only with friends, peers, or people your own age.
Bonjour ! Comment ça va ?
neutralHello! How are you?
A safe, standard greeting for everyday situations.
Bonjour, comment allez-vous ?
politeHello, how are you?
Use with strangers, elders, or in formal settings.
Moi, c'est Thomas.
casualI'm Thomas.
A very natural, everyday spoken way to state your name.
Je m'appelle Thomas.
neutralMy name is Thomas.
Tu t'appelles comment ?
casualWhat's your name?
Very common spoken form instead of the textbook 'Comment t'appelles-tu ?'
Comment vous appelez-vous ?
politeWhat is your name?
Tu viens d'où ?
casualWhere are you from?
D'où venez-vous ?
politeWhere are you from?
Je viens du Canada, et toi ?
casualI'm from Canada, and you?
Remember to use formal 'et vous ?' if speaking to a stranger.
Enchanté.
neutralNice to meet you.
Add an extra 'e' (Enchantée) in writing if you are female.
C'est un plaisir de vous rencontrer.
politeIt is a pleasure to meet you.