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Greetings

Learn how to greet.

David greets Zoé

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When meeting When leaving
5h00 => 18h00
Bonjour
Salut* (Informal)
5h00 => 18h00
Au revoir
Salut*
18h00 => 5h00
Bonsoir
Salut*
18h00 => 5h00
Bonsoir
Salut*
Question Answer
Informal: Ça va ? Ça va, merci. Et toi ?
Formal: Comment allez-vous ? Ça va, merci. Et vous ?

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