French Politeness

French Politeness - Knowing some key words and how to address people is so important. It is not complicated and just being able to say a few words will take you far.

Below are some key French politeness words and phrases that you will hear being used around you all the time.

Stand in a market or shop and listen to how people greet each other. Repeat what they say in your head and then when you are confident enough, try saying a word or two to someone.

You'll feel so good!

English	French
Sir, Mr.	Monsieur
Ma'am, Mrs.	Madame
Miss	Mademoiselle
Please	s'il vous plaît (plural, formal) s'il te plaît (singular, informal) veuillez (used in front of a verb)
Excuse me	excusez-moi
I'm sorry to disturb you	excusez-moi de vous déranger
Pardon me, I beg your pardon	pardon
Nice to meet you	enchanté(e) (de vous renconter)
It was nice meeting you	Ravi(e) d’avoir fait votre connaissance
Thank you (very much)	merci (beaucoup)
You're welcome, that's OK	de rien
It was my pleasure	je vous en prie (plural, formal) je t'en prie
Bless you (after a sneeze)	à vos souhaits (plural, formal) à tes souhaits (singular, informal)
Don't mention it	pas de quoi
No problem	pas de problème
I'm sorry	je suis désolé(e)
Enjoy your meal!	bon appétit!
Cheers!	à votre santé! (plural, formal) à ta santé! (singular, informal)