Practice a French greeting you can use today

Learn the words in a formal hello, then use them in a short conversation. No account needed.

Greetings quiz

Match each English word to French. You have 10 seconds per word.

The phrases you'll hear

The quiz is one word at a time. These are the full sentences for the conversation below.

FrenchEnglish
BonjourHello
Comment allez-vous ?How are you? (formal)
Je vais très bien, merci.I am doing very well, thank you.
Passez une bonne journée.Have a good day.
Au revoirGoodbye
MonsieurSir

A couple of things to know

This greeting is formal: vous and Monsieur. Salut and tu come later, when you're talking with friends.

Comment allez-vous? means “How are you?” — not “How do you go?” The usual reply is Je vais très bien, merci.

Now try a conversation

Answer how you are, then say goodbye.

More free French practice

Food and fruit quizzes if you want another round. Listening and speaking for this greeting are in the app.

Basic food

Bread, cheese, water, and other words you order.

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Fruits and vegetables

Fruit and vegetable words for the market or the kitchen.

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French guides

If you want more than the quiz, these explain how French greetings work.

French greetings for beginners

Bonjour and the other greetings you'll actually use.

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Learning French for beginners

Pronunciation, vocabulary, and a simple place to start.

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