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French basics and Greetings
French Basics
| English | Pronunciation | French |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | wee | Oui |
| No | nohn | Non |
| Please | seel voo pleh | S'il vous plait |
| Thank you | mehr-see | Merci |
| Welcome | been-ahn ven-oo | Bienvenu |
| Excuse me | par-dohn | Pardon |
| Pardon(What)? | commonhn? kwah? | Comment? Quoi?(slang) |
French Greetings
| English | Pronunciation | French |
|---|---|---|
| Hello (day) | bohn-joor | Bonjour |
| Hello (evening) | bohn-swar | Bonsoir |
| Hello (informal) | sa-lew | Salut |
| How are you? | commohn sa vah? | Comment ca va? Ca va?(more often) |
| I'm fine | sa vah bee-ahn | Ca va bien |
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