Welcome back!
So far you’ve learned:
✓ Greetings
✓ Introductions
✓ How to ask someone’s name
✓ How to ask “How are you?”
✓ Numbers 1 to 10
Today we’re going to learn four of the most important words in any language.
By the end of this lesson, you’ll be able to:
- Say yes and no
- Ask politely for things
- Thank people
- Respond politely in everyday situations
Let’s begin!
Here is the video for this lesson with the full lesson below and FREE downloadable PDF!
VIDEO PLACE
1. Yes
The French word for yes is:
Oui
Pronunciation:
Wee
Meaning:
Yes
Examples:
Oui.
Yes.
Oui, merci.
Yes, thank you.
2. No
The French word for no is:
Non
Pronunciation:
Nohn
Meaning:
No
Examples:
Non.
No.
Non, merci.
No, thank you.
3. Please
The most common way to say please in French is:
S’il vous plaît
Pronunciation:
Seel voo play
Meaning:
Please
Examples:
Un café, s’il vous plaît.
One coffee, please.
Deux croissants, s’il vous plaît.
Two croissants, please.
4. Thank You
The French word for thank you is:
Merci
Pronunciation:
Mair-see
Meaning:
Thank you
Examples:
Merci.
Thank you.
Merci beaucoup.
Thank you very much.
5. Thank You Very Much
A useful phrase you’ll hear often is:
Merci beaucoup
Pronunciation:
Mair-see boh-koo
Meaning:
Thank you very much
Example:
Merci beaucoup !
Thank you very much!
6. You’re Welcome
When someone says thank you, you can reply:
De rien
Pronunciation:
Duh ree-en
Meaning:
You’re welcome
Example:
Merci.
De rien.
7. A Simple Conversation
Person 1:
Bonjour.
Person 2:
Bonjour.
Person 1:
Un café, s’il vous plaît.
Person 2:
Oui.
Person 1:
Merci.
Person 2:
De rien.
8. Real-Life Situation
Imagine you’re in a bakery in France.
You say:
Bonjour.
Bonjour.
Deux croissants, s’il vous plaît.
Oui.
Merci.
De rien.
Congratulations!
You’ve just completed a real French conversation.
9. Practice Time
Read these aloud three times:
Oui
Non
Merci
Merci beaucoup
S’il vous plaît
De rien
Remember:
Speaking aloud is the fastest way to improve your confidence.
Quick Practice
Translate these into French:
- Yes
- No
- Please
- Thank you
- Thank you very much
- You’re welcome
Answers:
- Oui
- Non
- S’il vous plaît
- Merci
- Merci beaucoup
- De rien
Mini Challenge
Complete the conversation:
Bonjour.
Bonjour.
Un café, __________.
Merci.
__________.
Answers:
S’il vous plaît
De rien
Lesson Summary
Today you learned:
Oui = Yes
Non = No
S’il vous plaît = Please
Merci = Thank you
Merci beaucoup = Thank you very much
De rien = You’re welcome
These simple phrases will help you sound polite and confident in almost every situation in France.
In Lesson 6, we’ll learn how to say where you’re from and talk about your nationality.
Once again, here is your FREE PDF download of this lesson, lesson 5.