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) |
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