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Greeting a neighbour in the hallway

Situation

In Quebec, you greet your neighbours, even briefly. This dialogue shows a short, polite exchange in an apartment hallway.

The roles

AYouBThe neighbour
  • You
    Listen

    Bonjour !

    Hello!

  • The neighbour
    Listen

    Bonjour ! Ça va ?

    Hello! How's it going?

  • You
    Listen

    Ça va bien, merci. Et vous ?

    I'm doing well, thanks. And you?

  • The neighbour
    Listen

    Très bien, merci.

    Very well, thank you.

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  • You
    Listen

    Bonne journée !

    Have a good day!

  • The neighbour
    Listen

    Merci, vous aussi !

    Thanks, you too!

Vocabulary

  • BonjourHello— Also used as goodbye in the daytime
  • Ça va ?How's it going?— Informal greeting
  • Et vous ?And you?— Polite form — vous
  • Bonne journéeHave a good day
  • Vous aussiYou too

Culture note

A simple "Bonjour" is expected, even between neighbours who don't know each other. Skipping it can come across as cold.

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