French greetings

Different ways to say hello in French

Enchanté, allô, coucou – learn French terms for greeting people

‘Faire la bise? French kiss-kiss greeting forever changed post-Covid’

A minefield for French non-natives and then came the pandemic. Nick Inman wonders if ‘la bise’ is dying out while sociability lives on

Make sense of... La bise and other greetings

The art in la bise and other greetings can be a subtle, nuanced affair depending on situation and social milieu as well as geography. Here are some pointers to bear in mind, from essentials to very refined.

news

Bonjour to bonsoir: At what time should one switch?

At what time of day should the greeting “ bonjour ” become “ bonsoir ”, and how can one know which option to choose at that difficult, late-afternoon hour?

Films and series to watch to improve your French in the New Year
Money, inheritance, tax, pensions: What's new in France in 2025
French officials consider ideas to help second-home owners
French visas, EU citizenship case, pension contacts: Updates in brief
Man shot dead by fellow hunter in southern France
Do French people celebrate their ‘main’ Christmas on December 24 or 25?
Healthcare: What's new in France in 2025

French greetings

Different ways to say hello in French

‘Faire la bise? French kiss-kiss greeting forever changed post-Covid’

Make sense of... La bise and other greetings

Bonjour to bonsoir: At what time should one switch?

Trending

Films and series to watch to improve your French in the New Year

Money, inheritance, tax, pensions: What's new in France in 2025

French officials consider ideas to help second-home owners

French visas, EU citizenship case, pension contacts: Updates in brief

Man shot dead by fellow hunter in southern France

Do French people celebrate their ‘main’ Christmas on December 24 or 25?

Healthcare: What's new in France in 2025