French bites · social expressions and etiquette
1,000 French Social Expressions & Etiquette Phrases
Build confident, considerate French for greetings, introductions, celebrations, invitations, apologies, help and everyday conversation. Each entry includes a clear English meaning and audio in the same female voice used throughout this course.
Browse 24 balanced sections with 41 or 42 distinct entries each. The first 100 are free. Register notes identify formal, informal and gendered wording where that distinction matters.
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About the social expressions and etiquette list
Why does the list use complete phrases?
Courtesy depends on context, register and tone. Complete phrases show what to say in a real interaction, and every play button reads the full French expression beside it.
When should I use tu or vous?
Vous is generally the safer choice with strangers, in formal settings and with several people; tu signals familiarity with one person. The Académie française explains how this choice marks familiarity or respect. When unsure, follow the other person’s wording or ask, “On peut se tutoyer ?”
How were the phone and email sections checked?
They follow practical guidance from the Office québécois de la langue française on courteous telephone formulas and email greetings. Regional and workplace conventions can still vary.
What does the audio pronounce?
Each play button reads the entire French word or phrase beside it in the same female voice as the other French Course lists.
What is free?
Entries 1–100, including their meanings and pronunciation. The remaining 900 require an active French Course membership.