Would you like to learn how to say goodbye in French? There are three basic ways to say goodbye in French, and they will be taught in this page. Language is not just text. That is why a video is included so you can see and hear how exactly French native speakers say goodbye in French.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGipZo3THMQ
One of the most effective ways to make your visit or stay in the French-speaking world worthwhile is to learn the language. If this is impossible, the least you can do is to learn some of the most important French words and expressions. Of course, if you want to master the language, you begin with the basics of the language. This page will help both the passive and the new serious learner of French, particularly in learning how to say goodbye in French.
How to Say Goodbye in French
In this video series, Margaret Frances teaches you common French words and phrases. In this video we learn how to say 'Goodbye'. This is part of a much wider series of tutorials about the French language, which are published for free on the Mahalo.com channel on YouTube.
Step 1: Au Revoir!
The most common way to say goodbye in French is to say au revoir.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGipZo3THMQ Au means "on." Voir means "to see" or "seeing." Revoir means "re-seeing" with "re" taking on the usual definition of the prefix "re." Altogether the French expression 'au revoir' is roughly equivalent to the English "until we meet again."
Step 2: Salut!
A traditional French way to say hi and to say goodbye is to salute the person you're bidding farewell too. This is a quick way to say goodbye in French, although the re syllable in the expression au revoir is often nearly omitted in rapid speech. Salut is a little bit more informal than au revoir.http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/french-greetings-and-goodbyes.html
Step 3: Bonjour! Bonsoir!
A more formal way to say goodbye in French is to say bonjour or bonsoir, which literally mean "good day" and "good evening" respectively.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGipZo3THMQ Of course, these are just like the "(have a) good day" or "(have a) good evening" farewell expressions in many English-speaking countries.
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How to Say Hello in French
In this video series, Margaret Frances teaches you common French words and phrases. In this video we learn how to say 'Hello'. This is part of a much wider series of tutorials about the French language, which are published for free on the Mahalo.com channel on YouTube.
How to Say "I am fine" in French
Learn how to say "I am fine" in French in this video from Mahalo.com, which is hosted by Margaret Frances. This is part of a much wider series of tutorials about the French language, which are published for free on the Mahalo.com channel on YouTube.
How To Say "Thank You" in French
In this video series Margaret Frances teaches you common French words and phrases. In this video we learn how to say 'Thank you'. This is part of a much wider series of tutorials about the French language, which are published for free on the Mahalo.com channel on YouTube.
How to Say Your Name in French
Watch this Margaret Frances and Mahalo.com produced video to learn how to say your name in French. This is part of a much wider series of tutorials about the French language, which are published for free on the Mahalo.com channel on YouTube.
How to Ask "Where Are You From?" in French
Margaret Frances provides advice and guidance in this video on how to ask "where are you from" in French. This is part of a much wider series of tutorials about the French language, which are published for free on the Mahalo.com channel on YouTube.
How to Ask For Someone's Name in French
Margaret Frances provides information on how to ask for someone's name in French in this Mahalo.com produced video. This is part of a much wider series of tutorials about the French language, which are published for free on the Mahalo.com channel on YouTube.
How to Ask "How Are You" in French
If you have ever wanted to know how to ask "how are you" in French, look no further, this video will explain exactly how to do this. Margaret Frances explains all you will need to know in this 1:03 length Mahalo.com produced video. This is part of a much wider series of tutorials about the French language, which are published for free on the Mahalo.com channel on YouTube.
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Fast Facts
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Au revoir roughly means 'til we meet again
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Salut can mean both "hi" and "goodbye."
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Salut is considered informal.
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You may say "good day" or "good evening" to say goodbye in French.
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Bonjour and bonsoir are considered formal.
