French Introductory Vocabulary and Language Basics

Vocabulary flashcards covering French greetings, introductions, modes of address, alphabet, accents, and polite expressions based on the lecture transcripts.

Se tutoyer

To speak informally to someone using 'tu' (parler informellement).

Bonjour

A formal and neutral greeting used in the morning and afternoon.

Salut

An informal greeting used between friends and young people.

Bonsoir

A greeting used specifically in the evening.

Au revoir

A neutral formula used to say goodbye.

À bientôt

A parting phrase used when expecting to see the person again soon.

Tutoiement

The informal mode of addressing someone in French using 'tu' (e.g., Comment tu t'appelles?).

Vouvoiement

The formal mode of addressing someone in French using 'vous' (e.g., Comment vous appelez-vous?).

M. Foucher

The professor introduced by Léa at the university.

Prénom

The personal name or first name, such as Léa or Nathan.

Nom

The family name or surname, such as LAMBERT or MARTIN.

French Alphabet

An alphabet consisting of $26$ letters, divided into vowels (A, E, I, O, U, Y) and consonants.

Accent aigu (´)

An accent used on 'é' (e.g., École) produced with a closed [e] sound.

Accent grave (`)

An accent used on 'è', 'à', 'ù' (e.g., Mère) produced with an open [ɛ] sound.

Accent circonflexe (^)

An accent used on â, ê, î, ô, û (e.g., Hôpital) that sometimes indicates a suppressed former letter.

Tréma (¨)

A diacritic mark used on ë, ï, ü (e.g., Noël) indicating that the vowel must be pronounced separately.

Cédille (ç)

A mark added under 'c' (e.g., Français) that gives it a soft sound like an 's'.

Formules pour prendre congé

Expressions used to take leave or say goodbye, including Au revoir, Bonne journée, Bonne soirée, À demain, Bonne nuit, À bientôt, À plus tard, and Bon voyage.

Formules pour remercier

Expressions used to thank someone, including Merci, Merci beaucoup, Merci bien, De rien, Je t'en prie, Mille mercis, and Je vous en prie.

Formules pour féliciter

Expressions used to congratulate someone, including Félicitations!, Bravo!, Excellent!, Bon travail, Bien joué!, and Bon anniversaire!

Formules pour demander poliment

Polite request expressions, including S'il te plaît, S'il vous plaît, Puis-je vous aider ?, and Pourriez-vous m'indiquer…?