How to Say Hello in French

If you're learning French, chances are some form of greeting is going to be a big part of your conversation. And, just like in English, there are many different ways to say hello. Depending on the context and formality of the situation, certain greetings will be more appropriate than others. If you're hanging out with friends and family, salut or coucou is probably the way to go. But if you're at work or school, bonjour might be a better option.

While all of these greetings are great to know, the most important one to remember is bonjour. This is the most common and formal way to greet someone in French. It's used in a variety of situations, from talking to co-workers to meeting new people.

You might also hear a more casual way to greet someone in French, called allo. It's typically said in a rising tone, like a question - allo? - and is often used on the phone. It's a little less formal than bonjour, but it's still a good one to keep in mind.

Another great way to greet a group of people is to use bonjour a tous (pronounced boon-joo). This means "hello to all of you." If you're talking to an individual, you would follow this with Madame/Mrs. or Monsieur/Msieurs, as appropriate.

Allo has become popular as a way to greet people on the phone in France, especially after it was used by French reality TV star Nabilla in a viral video to express her disbelief that her fellow celebrity didn't have shampoo. It's definitely a fun, unique way to say hello!

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