French phrases for greetings

Below are French phrases (Français) you'll actually use for greetings. Each card shows the native text, an English-friendly pronunciation guide, and the meaning. Tap copy to paste straight into any app or message.

  • Native
    Bonjour
    Pronunciation
    bohn-ZHOOR
    Meaning
    Hello
  • Native
    Bonsoir
    Pronunciation
    bohn-SWAHR
    Meaning
    Good evening
  • Native
    Comment allez-vous ?
    Pronunciation
    koh-mahn-tah-leh VOO
    Meaning
    How are you?
  • Native
    Au revoir
    Pronunciation
    oh ruh-VWAHR
    Meaning
    Goodbye

Frequently asked questions

Are these French phrases formal or informal?

Most are neutral and safe for both casual and polite settings. When the difference matters in French, we choose the everyday-polite form.

How accurate is the romanization?

Romanizations are tuned for English speakers as a pronunciation aid, not a strict transliteration. Use them as a guide, then listen to a native speaker.

Can I copy French text into any app?

Yes. Every phrase copies as Unicode and pastes into chat apps, notes, email, design tools and word processors with no encoding issues.

Will my keyboard switch to French after copying?

No. Copy-paste only inserts the characters; your typing layout doesn't change. To type French regularly, install a system keyboard.

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