In French, a liaison is when the final consonant of certain words is pronounced and linked with the following word, which begins with a vowel. It’s not always easy to know when to a liaison occurs between two French words, but this grammar trick will help clear things up. 

“Vive Le Vent” (Meaning: Long live the wind; Pronunciation: viv lə vɑ̃) is the French name for the popular Christmas song, Jingle Bells. While the tune of the French version is the same, the lyrics are totally different. This post will explore the French lyrics of Vive Le Vent and provide line-by-line analysis of grammar and vocabulary.

How do you say you’re welcome in French?

You’re welcome in French is “de rien” (pronounced də ʀjɛ̃). The literal meaning of de rien is “of nothing”. Use this phrase after somebody says, “Merci”. In addition to de rien, this post will explore seven more common expressions for you’re welcome.

How do you say I’m sorry in French?

The French word for sorry is désolé (pronounced dezɔle). The phrase I’m sorry is: “Je suis désolé“. Other common ways to say sorry include “Excusez-moi” (excuse me), “pardonnez moi” (pardon me) and “pardon” (pardon). This post will explore 12 common ways to say sorry in French.

How do you say thank you in French?

The most common way to say “thank you” or “thanks” in French is merci (pronounced mɛʀsi or mehr-see). The most common way to say “thank you very much” is merci beaucoup (pronounced mɛʀsi boku or mer-see bo-kou). This page will explore the how to express gratitude and say thank you in French.

How do you say hello in French?

The three most common ways to say hello in French are “Bonjour!” (Hello, pronounced bɔ̃ʒuʀ), “Salut!” (Hi, pronounced saly) and “Bonsoir!” (Good evening, pronounced bɔ̃swaʀ). There are also lots of slang greetings such as “Coucou!” (Hi!) and “Quoi de neuf?” (What’s new?). Keep reading to discover the many fun ways to say hello in French.