French Terminology
Expression De Politesse (Expression of Politeness
French |
English |
| Monsieur | Sir, Mr. |
| Madame | Madam, Mrs. |
| Mademoiselle | Miss |
| Bonjour | Good Morning |
| Bon apres-midi | Good afternoon |
| Bonsoir | Good evening |
| Bonne nuit | Good night |
| Comment vas-tu? | How do you do? |
| Comment allez-vous? | How are you? |
| Tres bien, merci | Very well, thank you |
| Bonjour, les enfants | Good morning, children |
| Au revoir | Good bye |
| a bientot | I will see you soon |
| a ce soir | I will see this evening |
| a demain | I will see you tomorrow |
| a lundi | I will see you on Monday |
| Permettez-moi de vous presentez | Allow me to introduce to you |
| Je suis charme de faire votre
connaissance |
I am glad to meet you |
| Voulez-vous bien me presenter a.. | Will you please introduce me to… |
| Avec Plaisir | With pleasure |
| Sil vous plait | If you please |
| Je vous remercie | I thank you |
| Il n’y a pas de quoi | Don’t mention it, you’re welcome |
| De rien | You are welcome |
| Merci beacoup | Thank you |
| Je vous demande pardon | I beg your pardon |
| Pardon | Excuse me |
Expression d’encouragement (Expression of Encouragement)
French |
English |
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C’est bien ! |
It’s good ! Good ! |
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Tres bien ! |
Very Good ! |
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C’est parfait ! |
It’s perfect ! |
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Excellent |
Excellent ! |
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C’est cela |
That’s right |
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C’est beaucoup mieux |
It is much better |
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De mieux en mieux |
Better and better |
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Vous faites des progres |
You are improving |
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Bon courage! |
Cheer up! |
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Continuez |
Continue, Go On |
Les commands (The Order)
French |
English |
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Entrez |
Come in |
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Sortez |
Leave the room |
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Ouvrez la porte…la fenetre |
Open the door…the window |
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Fermez la porte |
Close the door |
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Levez-vous |
Stand-up, rise |
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Asseyez-vous |
Sit down |
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Levez la main |
Raise your hand |
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Taisez –vous |
Keep quite |
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Restez tranquille |
Keep still, silent |
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Allez a votre place |
Take your seat |
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Attention |
Attention |
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Ecoutez lavec soin |
Listen carefully |
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Tenez-vous droit |
Stand up straight |
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Faites bien attention |
Pay attention |
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Regardez le tableau |
Look at the board |