French Greetings and Vocabulary

Vocabulary flashcards covering formal, casual, slang, and Canadian French greetings and expressions.

Bonjour

The most common French greeting meaning 'hello' (from bon 'good' and jour 'day'), used with anyone in standard or formal situations except in the evening or if you have already greeted them that day.

Bonsoir

A French greeting meaning 'hello, good evening', used starting around 6 PM.

Rebonjour

A French greeting meaning 'hello again', used when greeting someone a second time in the same day.

Salut

A casual French greeting meaning 'hi', 'hey', or a quick 'bye!', used in informal settings among friends, family, classmates, or colleagues.

Allô

A casual French greeting used in France when answering the phone.

Coucou

A casual French greeting meaning 'hi there!', used among close friends, family, or small children, and in the baby game peekaboo.

Faire un petit coucou

A French idiom meaning 'to say a quick hello' when visiting briefly.

Quoi de neuf ?

A French expression meaning 'What’s new?'

Jourbon !

A slang version of the French greeting 'bonjour'.

Hey !

An English word commonly used as slang in French to say hello.

Wesh

An informal French slang greeting similar to 'yo' or 'whassup?'.

Bienvenue !

A French expression meaning 'welcome', used to greet guests or as a response to 'merci' in Canadian French.

Merci !

A French word meaning 'Thanks!' or 'Thank you.'

De rien !

A standard French expression meaning 'You’re welcome' or 'It was nothing.'

Bon Matin !

A Canadian French expression meaning 'good morning'.

Bonne journée !

A French phrase meaning 'Have a nice day!', used when leaving or saying goodbye.

Bonne soirée !

A French phrase meaning 'have a nice evening', used when departing.

Bonne nuit !

A French expression meaning 'goodnight', used when going to sleep.

Mon ami / Mon amie

Phrases meaning 'my friend' (masculine / feminine) that convey personal affection and are not commonly used as general real-world greetings.