Lesson 1: Greetings & Introductions
Learn the essential French greetings, how to introduce yourself, and how to ask how someone is doing — all in simple, everyday sentences.
About this lesson
This opening lesson introduces you to the most common French phrases for greeting people and making introductions. You'll practise saying your name, asking 'How are you?' and responding politely, as well as saying goodbye. Perfect for complete beginners, with a strong focus on short, high-frequency expressions.
40 minutes
What you'll learn
- Recognise and use basic greetings — both formal and informal.
- Introduce yourself: 'I am… / My name is…'
- Ask and answer 'How are you?' using simple, natural phrases.
- Use polite expressions: 'thank you' and 'please'.
- Choose the right farewell for every situation.
Lesson vocabulary
- — Добър ден/Здравей (неутрален, през деня) Bonjour, je m'appelle Lina.
- — Здрасти (неформално) Salut, ça va ?
- — Добър вечер Bonsoir, Madame.
- — Довиждане Au revoir et à demain.
- — До скоро À bientôt !
- — Как си?/Как сте? Comment ça va aujourd'hui ?
- — Добре/Зле. Ça va bien, merci.
- — Казвам се… Je m'appelle Sofia.
- — Аз съм… Je suis Paul.
- — Приятно ми е. Enchantée, Marie.
- — Благодаря. Merci beaucoup.
- — Моля (учтиво/неформално) Un café, s'il vous plaît.