What are basic words in French?

1. The Most Essential French Words for Any Conversation
  • Bonjour ! — Hello / Good morning!
  • Bonsoir ! — Good evening!
  • Oui — Yes.
  • Non — No.
  • Excusez-moi — Excuse me.
  • Je suis désolé / Je suis désolée — I'm sorry (with an extra e if you're female)
  • S'il vous plaît — Please.
  • Merci — Thank you.




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