French Basics
Introduction
French (langue française) is a language spoken in almost all parts of the world.
Getting started is quite simple. Below are some basic things that will be helpful for you on this journey.
Salutaions
| Word | Meaning | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Bonjour | Hello | bonzhu |
| Salut | Hi | salu |
| Au Revoir | Goodbye | o revwa |
| À plus | See you | ah plu |
| À bientôt | See you later | ah bi-en-toh |
| Vous allez bien ? | How are you? | vhu-za-leh bian |
| Ça va? | How are you? | sa-vha |
| Je vais bien | I am well | zhe vhe bian |
| Ça va bien | I am okay | sa-vha bian |
Pronunciation Guide
Here is an explanation of some french sounds based on what letters are together
| Letters | Pronounced Like | Example |
|---|---|---|
| oi | wa | moi (mwa) |
| ill | y | famille (famiy) |
| s followed by a vowel | z | plasir (plazir) |
Temporal
| French Word | Meaning | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Hier | Yesterday | iyeh |
| Aujourd'hui | Today | Ozhod-wee |
| Demain | Tomorrow | dema |