Is Bonjour hello and goodbye?
Wishing someone “Good day” is somewhat formal for people in most of the English world, but in French, it’s just the standard – bonjour really is the equivalent of saying “hello”. This is the standard French goodbye, but in formal contexts, you’ll often hear a cool parallel with bonjour.
How do they greet in French?
Initial Greetings
| French | English equivalent | Literal translation |
|---|---|---|
| Salut | Hi | |
| Coucou | Hey | |
| Bonsoir | Good evening/night | Good evening |
| Rebonjour | Hello again |
What is the difference between Bonjour and Salut?
Salut like saying “Hello”, while Bonjour is like” Hello/ Good day/ or Good morning”. But Bonjour is used when you don’t know the person that well. Salut you can say to your friends and family.
Is it rude to say Salut in French?
Basically, it is a simple greeting, but is more colloquial than your standard « bonjour ». Salut is the equivalent of “Hello” in English. It’s used the same way. When talking to a teacher or someone you respect you would rather use Good morning, Good afternoon or Good evening.
What is the proper response to Bonjour?
“Bonjour” in French, is a formal way of greeting someone. It can mean Good morning or hello. You can either reply saying “Bonjour” back or you could say “salut” which also means hello but in an informal way.
What do you say after Merci?
The usual answer to “merci” in French is “de rien” which has about the same meaning as “no problem” and translates to “it’s nothing”. The most commonly used is probably “De rien”. Your “Pas de problème” is used also, and is more casual.
What does Cava mean in French?
it’s fine, I am fine.
What do Bonjour Como Sava mean?
Bonjour, comment ça va? – Bien. Good day, how are you? – fine.
What does coma Sava mean in French?
hello coma how are you.
What does Sava mean in English?
Sava → Save. Sava → Sava, Save.