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Salut, Oui, Non — Your Very First French Words

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🎬 About this episode

The absolute essentials: salut, oui, non — plus when to use them and when NOT to. The perfect two-minute start if you’re brand new to French.

🔊 Key phrases for this topic

Salut !Hi! / Bye! (informal)
Oui, bien sûr.Yes, of course.
Non, merci.No, thank you.
Oui et non…Yes and no…
Salut, à demain !Bye, see you tomorrow!

🔑 The language point

  • Salut works for both HI and BYE — but only with friends; strangers get bonjour.
  • Soften a no with non, merci — French politeness in two words.
  • All the greetings with audio: how to say hello in French.
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