Description
Learn how to greet, congratulate, and say goodbye in French with A2 expressions, examples, and TEF Canada speaking strategies.
Introduction: Managing Social Interaction in French
At A2 (100%), communication is social.
You must be able to:
- start a conversation
- react positively
- end interaction politely
This includes:
greetings and farewells in French
This skill helps you:
- sound natural
- interact politely
- succeed in TEF Canada
What Does “Greetings and Farewells in French” Mean?
It means you can:
- greet someone
- congratulate them
- end a conversation properly
1. Greeting Someone
Common Expressions
- Bonjour
- Bonsoir
- Salut (informal)
Examples
- Bonjour Madame
- Bonsoir
A2 Level
- Bonjour, comment ça va ?
2. Congratulating Someone
Expressions
- Félicitations
- Bravo
Examples
- Félicitations pour ton travail
- Bravo pour ton examen
A2 Level
- Félicitations pour ton travail, c’est très bien
3. Saying Goodbye (Taking Leave)
Expressions
- Au revoir
- À bientôt
- Bonne journée
- Bonne soirée
Examples
- Au revoir
- À bientôt
A2 Level
- Au revoir, bonne journée
- À bientôt, bonne soirée
4. Using Polite Expressions Together
At A2, combine expressions for natural interaction.
Example
Bonjour
Félicitations pour ton travail
Au revoir, bonne journée
This creates a complete interaction
5. Formal vs Informal
Informal
- Salut
- À bientôt
Formal
- Bonjour Madame
- Au revoir
- Bonne journée
Use formal in TEF situations
6. Building Real Conversations
Example
A: Bonjour
B: Bonjour
A: Félicitations pour ton travail
B: Merci
A: Au revoir, bonne journée
A2 Level
A: Bonjour, comment ça va ?
B: Ça va bien
A: Félicitations pour ton travail
B: Merci beaucoup
A: Au revoir, bonne journée
7. Common Mistakes
Errors
- Salut Madame
- Bonne nuit (for leaving during the day)
Correct Forms
- Bonjour Madame
- Bonne journée
8. TEF Canada Strategy
In TEF Canada, greetings and farewells in French are used in:
- every speaking task
- role-play situations
- interaction evaluation
What the examiner checks
- politeness
- appropriate expression
- natural flow
High-Scoring Example
Bonjour Madame
Félicitations pour votre travail
Au revoir, bonne journée
9. Practice (A2 Level)
Exercise 1
Match:
- Bonjour → ______
- Au revoir → ______
Exercise 2
Write a short dialogue with:
- greeting
- congratulation
- farewell
Exercise 3
Add one polite expression
10. Mini TEF Speaking Task
Situation
Meet someone, congratulate, and leave
Model Answer
Bonjour
Félicitations pour ton travail
Au revoir, bonne journée
Continue Learning French
After mastering greetings and farewells in French, continue with:
FAQ
How do you greet someone in French?
Use: Bonjour or Bonsoir.
How do you congratulate?
Use: Félicitations or Bravo.
How do you say goodbye?
Use: Au revoir or À bientôt.
Is this important for TEF Canada?
Yes. It is used in every interaction.
Final Tip
To succeed in greetings and farewells in French:
start politely
react positively
end correctly
