French Greetings for Beginners

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Objective

I can greet someone in French by saying "Bonjour" or "Salut."

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Warm-up video

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Practice

5 questions

1

What is the informal French greeting that can be used to say hello or goodbye among friends and family?

2

Explain when it is appropriate to use "bonjour" in a conversation.

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Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Write a short dialogue between two friends meeting each other in the morning. Include the appropriate French greeting they would use. Imagine you are meeting a new classmate in the afternoon. What greeting would you use in French? Write a sentence explaining why this greeting is suitable for the situation.

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