Meeting the in laws again: Presenting simple gifts
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Key Phrases
C'est un plaisir
It's a pleasure
Comment vas-tu ?
How are you?
Tu es toujours le bienvenu
You are always welcome
Skills You'll Learn
Basic greetings
Salutations de base
Expressing gratitude
Exprimer sa gratitude
Inviting someone warmly
Inviter quelqu'un chaleureusement
Lesson Roleplay
Imagine you are visiting your friends Martine and Jacques in France. You're greeted warmly and engage in a friendly conversation where you bring gifts, a book of French recipes for Martine and a bottle of Bordeaux wine for Jacques. They express their gratitude and delight, reinforcing the warmth and hospitality of the visit.
Bonjour Martine, bonjour Jacques, c'est un plaisir de vous revoir.
Hello Martine, hello Jacques, it's a pleasure to see you again.
Bonjour Emily , nous sommes également heureux de te revoir. Comment vas-tu ?
Hello Emily, we are also happy to see you again. How are you?
Je vais bien, merci. Et vous ?
I'm doing well, thank you. And you?
Nous allons bien, merci. Alors, qu'est-ce qui t'amène aujourd'hui ?
We are well, thank you. So, what brings you here today?
Je vous ai apporté un petit quelque chose. Pour toi, Martine, un livre de recettes françaises.
I brought you something. For you, Martine, a book of French recipes.
Lesson Vocabulary & Phrases
Bonjour
bohn-zhoor
Hello
💬 Use any time of day to greet people.
🇫🇷 A universal French greeting that’s warm and welcoming.
See breakdown →C'est un plaisir
say eh uhn pleh-zeer
It's a pleasure
💬 Expresses genuine happiness to meet someone.
🇫🇷 Shows sincerity and politeness, great for positive first impressions.
See breakdown →De vous revoir
duh voo ruh-vwahr
To see you again
💬 Use this when you have met someone before.
🇫🇷 Shows you remember them and value the relationship.
See breakdown →Nous sommes également heureux
noo sohm ay-gahl-mohnt uh-roo
We are also happy
💬 A formal way to include everyone in your sentiments.
🇫🇷 Reflects French politeness when meeting others.
See breakdown →Comment vas-tu ?
koh-mah[n] vah tyoo
How are you?
💬 Informal, use 'Comment allez-vous?' for formal situations.
🇫🇷 Asking how someone is shows interest in their well-being.
See breakdown →Je vais bien, merci.
zhuh veh byeh[n] mehr-see
I'm doing well, thank you.
💬 The classic, polite response to ‘Comment vas-tu?’
🇫🇷 Politeness is highly valued in French culture.
See breakdown →Et vous ?
ay voo
And you?
💬 Reply with this to show reciprocal interest.
🇫🇷 Always inquire about the other person; very French!
See breakdown →Nous allons bien
noo ah-lohn byeh[n]
We are fine
💬 Use to answer on behalf of a group.
🇫🇷 Reflects unity and collective sentiment in French culture.
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