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French Introduction to French Flashcards
50 question-and-answer cards covering Introduction to French as it is examined in French. 24 of them are printed below, taken from across the deck — no signup, no paywall on the preview.
24 sample cards from the Introduction to French deck
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What is the standard French greeting used at any time of day, and what does it literally mean?
'Bonjour' is the standard daytime greeting. It literally means 'good day' and is used to say hello during the day.
What greeting is used in the evening, and what does it mean?
'Bonsoir' is used in the evening/at night. It literally means 'good evening'.
How do you say 'good night' in French, and when is it used?
'Bonne nuit' means 'good night' and is used specifically when someone is going to bed, not as a general evening greeting.
What is the informal way to say 'hi' or 'bye' in French?
'Salut' is an informal greeting meaning both 'hi' and 'bye', used among friends, family, and peers.
How do you say 'goodbye' formally in French, and what does it literally imply?
'Au revoir' means 'goodbye'. It literally implies 'until we see each other again'.
What does 'À bientôt' mean?
'À bientôt' means 'see you soon'.
How do you ask 'How are you?' formally versus informally in French?
Formal/polite: 'Comment allez-vous?' Informal: 'Comment vas-tu?' or casually 'Ça va?' (How's it going?).
How do you respond to 'Ça va?' when you are doing well?
You reply 'Ça va bien, merci' (I'm doing well, thank you) or simply 'Ça va' (I'm fine). You can add 'Et toi?' / 'Et vous?' (And you?).
What is the difference between 'tu' and 'vous' when addressing someone?
'Tu' is the informal 'you' for friends, family, children, and peers. 'Vous' is the formal or plural 'you', used for strangers, elders, superiors, or addressing more than one person. This distinction is called 'tutoiement' vs 'vouvoiement'.
How do you say 'please' in French, formally and informally?
Formal: 's'il vous plaît' (using 'vous'). Informal: 's'il te plaît' (using 'te'). Both literally mean 'if it pleases you'.
How do you say 'thank you' and 'thank you very much' in French?
'Merci' means 'thank you'. 'Merci beaucoup' means 'thank you very much'.
How do you respond to 'merci' (you're welcome) in French?
Common responses are 'De rien' (it's nothing), 'Je vous en prie' (formal), or 'Je t'en prie' (informal). 'Avec plaisir' (with pleasure) is also used.
How do you say 'excuse me' and 'I'm sorry' in French?
'Excusez-moi' (formal) or 'Excuse-moi' (informal) means 'excuse me'. 'Pardon' means 'sorry/pardon', and 'Je suis désolé(e)' means 'I am sorry'.
How do you say 'yes' and 'no' in French?
'Oui' means 'yes' and 'Non' means 'no'. 'Si' is a special 'yes' used to contradict a negative question or statement.
How do you introduce yourself by name in French?
'Je m'appelle...' (literally 'I call myself...') followed by your name, e.g., 'Je m'appelle Marie'. Alternatively, 'Je suis...' (I am...).
How do you ask someone's name formally and informally in French?
Formal: 'Comment vous appelez-vous?' Informal: 'Comment tu t'appelles?' Both mean 'What is your name?'
How do you say 'Nice to meet you' in French?
'Enchanté' (said by a male) or 'Enchantée' (said by a female), literally 'enchanted'. A fuller version is 'Enchanté(e) de faire votre connaissance'.
How do you ask 'Where are you from?' and answer it in French?
Ask: 'D'où venez-vous?' (formal) or 'D'où viens-tu?' (informal). Answer: 'Je viens de...' followed by the place, e.g., 'Je viens de France'.
How do you politely ask 'Do you speak English?' in French?
'Parlez-vous anglais?' (formal) or 'Tu parles anglais?' (informal).
How do you say 'I don't understand' and 'I don't know' in French?
'Je ne comprends pas' means 'I don't understand'. 'Je ne sais pas' means 'I don't know'.
How do you wish someone a good day when leaving?
'Bonne journée' means 'have a good day'. In the evening you would say 'Bonne soirée' (have a good evening).
How do you say 'welcome' (as in greeting an arriving guest) in French?
'Bienvenue' means 'welcome'. A fuller phrase is 'Soyez le bienvenu' / 'Soyez la bienvenue'.
In a simple polite exchange, how would you greet a shopkeeper and ask for something?
Begin with 'Bonjour', then state your request politely: 'Bonjour, je voudrais un café, s'il vous plaît' (Hello, I would like a coffee, please). Saying 'Bonjour' first is essential politeness in French.
What phrase means 'See you tomorrow' and 'See you later' in French?
'À demain' means 'see you tomorrow' and 'À plus tard' (or casually 'À plus') means 'see you later'.
What this deck covers
The Introduction to French deck follows the French Introduction to French syllabus — 2 chapters and 6 topics — so questions land on material that is genuinely examinable rather than trivia around it. That works out to roughly 25.0 cards per chapter.
Answers are written to be recallable, not just readable — averaging about 116 characters, which is long enough to carry the reasoning and short enough to say out loud.
A deck like this earns its keep on the second and third pass. Read the syllabus first so you know the shape of the subject, then use the cards to find the specific facts that have not stuck.
Introduction to French flashcards FAQ
How many Introduction to French flashcards are in this French deck?
50 cards. This page previews 24 of them, sampled evenly across the deck so you can judge the difficulty before installing anything.
Are these French flashcards free?
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What do the Introduction to French cards cover?
They follow the French Introduction to French syllabus — 2 chapters and 6 topics — so the questions track what is actually examinable.
How should I use these flashcards?
Read the syllabus first so you know the shape of the subject, then drill the deck. Examius schedules each card with spaced repetition, so cards you keep missing come back sooner and ones you know drift further apart.