Basic French Phrases: Greetings & Polite Expressions

A foundational flashcard set covering everyday French greetings, polite responses, and informal vs. formal expressions.

Bonjour !

Hello / Good morning (polite, everyday greeting)

Salut !

Hi / Bye (casual greeting for friends and family)

Bonsoir !

Good evening (greeting used in the evening)

Bonne nuit !

Good night (used when going to sleep)

Au revoir !

Goodbye (standard, common farewell)

À bientôt !

See you soon!

À demain !

See you tomorrow!

À plus !

See you later! (very casual)

Ça va ?

How are you? (extremely common, casual)

Comment allez-vous ?

How are you? (formal/polite)

Ça va bien.

I'm doing well.

Très bien, merci !

Very well, thank you!

Comme ci, comme ça.

So-so.

Et toi ?

And you? (casual)

Et vous ?

And you? (formal/polite)