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There is a way to teach yourself french. It takes some practice but it is most certainly a must do action if you will be visiting Paris or other French speaking country. Below are a few Basic Phrases and explanations of when and what situation you would use them. Practice saying them out loud and try to match the pronunciation.
(Guide: Below is the French word or phrase. Then next to it is the pronunciation. Then the English synonym or definition. Then there is an explanation of when or what situation you would use these phrases. Then there are example sentences. Lastly, if there are any usage notes these come last. )
BASIC TEACH YOURSELF FRENCH PHRASES | "Bonjour" - "Bonsoir" - "Bonne nuit":
Bonjour (bohn-zhoor)
Hello / Good day
Say "Bonjour" when you are first meeting someone that day. Traditionally you would say "Bonjour" only if it is still daylight, but sometimes it is used only if it is strictly before 6:00pm. You may say just "Bonjour" or you can add a title or other personalization afterward.
For example, "Bonjour" is totally acceptable and you can expect someone to respond back with a reciprocal "Bonjour". You can also say, "Bonjour mon ami". Which means "Hello my friend". Or you can say, "Bonjour Monsieur/Madame/Mademoiselle", which means, "Hello Sir, Madam or Miss."
Note: Remember that additional personalization comes after the word "Bonjour" not before. To say, "Monsieur Bonjour" would be incorrect. Add the Sir, Madam or Miss to anyone you don't know. That is worth repeating. It is part of the French culture to add the Sir, Madam or Miss after the "Bonjour" if you don't know the person. The exception being from an older person to a significantly younger generation. However, if an older person is speaking to an particularly distinguished person, even if they are younger, then adding Sir, Madam, or Miss is considered appropriate and rude not to do so.
Bonsoir / Bonne nuit (bohn-swahr/bun nwee)
Good evening / Good night (only said when going to bed)
Say "Bonsoir" when you are first meeting someone that day, but during the evening or nights hours. Traditionally you would say "Bonsoir" only if it is in the evening or at night, but sometimes it is used only if it is strictly after 6:00pm. You may say just "Bonsoir" or you can add a title or other personalization afterward.
For example, "Bonsoir" is totally acceptable and you can expect someone to respond back with a reciprocal "Bonsoir". You can also say, "Bonsoir mon ami". Which means "Good evening my friend". Or you can say, "Bonsoir Monsieur/Madame/Mademoiselle", which means, "Good evening Sir, Madam or Miss."
Say "Bonne nuit" in the same way you would "Bonsoir" but only if you are going to sleep or no longer going to see them for the rest of the night and it is late at night.
Note: Remember that additional personalization comes after the word "Bonsoir" not before. To say, "Monsieur Bonsoir" would be incorrect. Add the Sir, Madam or Miss to anyone you don't know. That is worth repeating. It is part of the French culture to add the Sir, Madam or Miss after the "Bonsoir" if you don't know the person. The exception being from an older person to a significantly younger generation. However, if an older person is speaking to an particularly distinguished person, even if they are younger, then adding Sir, Madam, or Miss is considered appropriate and rude not to do so.
Summary:
"Bonjour" and "Bonsoir" are two important first words anyone must now before engaging someone in French. Properly using these terms immediately sets the tone for the rest of the conversation. Showing respect and attention to the norms and customs of their usage will endear you to your audience and pay off dividends with your social interactivity. These are great words for you to learn when you want to teach yourself french.
