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    INTRODUCTION TO FRENCH

    The French language

    Knowing a foreign language is an asset and can be an advantage especially for those seeking
    employment because many employers give preference to those who speak one or more foreign
    languages.
    French has a lot of similarities with the English language. They have the same alphabets. They
    share many words in common. Many English words are of French origin which are, in fact, still
    used today.
    In learning the French language, you will also learn some of the socio-cultural aspects of France
    and its people.

    Regions where French is spoken

    French is widely spoken all over the world. It is spoken in:

    > Europe - besides France, it is one of the official languages in Belgium, Switzerland, and it’s
    the official language of Luxembourg.

    > Canada – mainly in Quebec but French is used all over Canada.

    > Africa - due to colonization, French has become the official or one of the official languages in
    several countries in Africa such as Benin, Burundi, Chad, Congo, Gabon, Ivory Coast,
    Madagascar, Morocco, Togo , Zaïre and many more.

    >USA - particularly in Louisiana

    >Caribbean - islands of Guadeloupe and Martinique. It is the official language or one of them in
    Haiti and St. Martin

    >Asia - French is still spoken by many people in Vietnam and Cambodia


    Basic French words and greetings

    Bonjour Good day/ Good morning/ Hello


    Bonsoir Good evening
    Bonne nuit Good night
    Oui Yes
    Non No
    Comment allez-vous? How are you? (formal)
    Comment vas-tu? How are you? (informal)
    Bien! Fine or Well
    Je vais bien, merci. I am fine, thank you.
    Très bien ! Very well !

    Comment ça va? / ça va? How are you doing? (informal)


    Ça va! / ça va bien! I am doing well!
    Salut ! Hi ! Bye ! (informal)
    Pas mal ! Not bad !
    Comme-ci, comme-ça So-so ! (informal)
    Et vous? And you? (formal)
    Et toi? And you? (informal)
    Merci Thank you
    Merci beaucoup Thank you very much
    De rien You’re welcome
    Pardon / Excusez-moi Pardon / Excuse me
    S’il vous plaît Please
    Répétez s’il vous plaît Please repeat

    D’accord Okay
    A bientôt ! See you soon !
    Au revoir Goodbye
    Bon weekend Have a good weekend
    Je suis désolé I am sorry
    Désolé Sorry
    Je ne comprends pas I don’t understand
    Je ne sais pas I don’t know
    Je parle anglais et un peu français. I speak English and a little French.
    J’aime les sports. I like sports.
    J’aime la musique. I like music.
    Comment vous appelez-vous? - What is your name ? (formal)
    Comment t’appelles tu? - What is your name (informal)
    (or) Tu t’appelles comment ?
    Je m’appelle_____________. - My name is______________.
    Je suis étudiant(e) de SPCF I am a student of SPCF
    J’habite à Angeles City I live in Angeles City.
    Enchanté. - Delighted or Nice to meet you

     The day (jour) is divided into:

    matin (morning)
    midi (mid-day)
    après-midi (afternoon)
    soir (evening)

     When you meet a person during the day, say: bonjour (good morning or good
    afternoon).

     At the end of the day (6 p.m.), use bonsoir (good evening).


     When you leave somebody you say:
    - au revoir goodbye
    - bonne journée have a good day
    - bonne soirée have a good evening

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