Chapter I · Social interactionsA1
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Chatting with a neighbour
Situation
You run into a neighbour in the building hallway. Beginner version: a minimal, slow, clear exchange.
The roles
- YouListen
Bonjour !
Hello!
- The neighbourListen
Bonjour ! Comment ça va ?
Hello! How are you?
- YouListen
Ça va bien, merci. Et vous ?
I am well, thank you. And you?
- The neighbourListen
Très bien. Il fait beau aujourd'hui !
Very well. It is nice out today!
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Chatting with a neighbourDialogue 3
- YouListen
Oui, c'est vrai. Bonne journée !
Yes, it is true. Have a good day!
- The neighbourListen
Merci, à vous aussi !
Thank you, you too!
Vocabulary
- BonjourHello
- Ça va ?How are you?— Informal greeting
- Et vous ?And you?— Polite form
- Il fait beauIt is nice out
- Bonne journéeHave a good day
Culture note
In Quebec, you exchange a "Bonjour" even with a neighbour you barely know. The weather is a go-to topic, especially in winter.
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