Leçon 2 : Salutations et formules de politesse en Anglais
Mon Coach Pro · Niveau A1–A2
Leçon 2 : Salutations et formules de politesse
Greetings, polite expressions, and simple real-life communication
1. What are greetings?
Greetings are words and expressions we use to say hello, ask how someone is, and start a conversation politely. They are very important in daily life, at school, at work, in shops, and when meeting new people.
Basic greetings :
Hello — Bonjour / Salut
Hi — Salut
Good morning — Bonjour (matin)
Good afternoon — Bonjour (après-midi)
Good evening — Bonsoir
Hello — Bonjour / Salut
Hi — Salut
Good morning — Bonjour (matin)
Good afternoon — Bonjour (après-midi)
Good evening — Bonsoir
Hello, how are you?
Bonjour, comment ça va ?
Good morning, teacher.
Bonjour, professeur.
💡 Tip : Use Good morning in the morning, Good afternoon in the afternoon, and Good evening in the evening.
Good night is used when leaving at bedtime, not as a greeting.
1 bis. Watch the lesson video
Video complémentaire — écoute et répète les expressions
1 ter. Listening exercise — American accent
🎧 Listen and answer
American accent · 3 plays
Clique sur Start Listening. L’audio sera joué avec une voix en-US si ton navigateur en propose une.
Écoute bien, puis réponds aux questions.
Ready to listen.
1) What greeting do you hear?
2) What polite word do you hear?
3) Where does the speaker want to go?
Transcript
Good morning! Excuse me, please. How are you today? I’m fine, thank you. Can you help me, please? I’m looking for the classroom.
2. How do we answer greetings?
Question : How are you?
Possible answers :
I'm fine, thank you.
I'm good, thanks.
I'm very well.
Not bad, thanks.
Possible answers :
I'm fine, thank you.
I'm good, thanks.
I'm very well.
Not bad, thanks.
— How are you?
— I’m fine, thank you.
— What’s up?
— Not much. And you?
— How is your day going?
— It’s going well, thanks.
💡 Key idea : In English, people often answer politely even if they are not perfect.
A simple and polite response is usually enough.
3. Useful polite expressions
Please → s’il vous plaît
Thank you / Thanks → merci
You’re welcome → de rien
Excuse me → excusez-moi / pardon
Sorry → désolé / pardon
Thank you / Thanks → merci
You’re welcome → de rien
Excuse me → excusez-moi / pardon
Sorry → désolé / pardon
Please sit down.
S’il vous plaît, asseyez-vous.
Thank you very much.
Merci beaucoup.
You’re welcome.
De rien.
Excuse me, where is the classroom?
Excusez-moi, où est la classe ?
💡 Tip : Please makes your sentence more polite. Use it when asking for help, making a request, or giving an instruction.
4. Formal and informal greetings
| Situation | Expression | Use |
|---|---|---|
| Formal | Hello, Good morning, Good afternoon | Teacher, boss, adults, interviews, official situations |
| Informal | Hi, Hey, What’s up? | Friends, classmates, people you know well |
| Very polite | Excuse me, please, thank you very much | When asking, thanking, or interrupting politely |
Good morning, sir.
Bonjour, monsieur.
Hi, Sarah! How are you?
Salut, Sarah ! Comment vas-tu ?
Excuse me, can I ask a question?
Excusez-moi, puis-je poser une question ?
5. Common everyday dialogues
A: Hello! How are you?
A : Bonjour ! Comment vas-tu ?
B: I’m fine, thank you. And you?
B : Je vais bien, merci. Et toi ?
A: I’m good, thanks.
A : Je vais bien, merci.
A: Excuse me, where is the library?
A : Excusez-moi, où est la bibliothèque ?
B: It’s over there.
B : C’est là-bas.
6. Greetings at school and in public places
At school : Good morning, teacher. / Hello, class.
In a shop : Hello, can I help you?
At work : Good morning, sir / madam.
When leaving : Goodbye, see you later, bye!
In a shop : Hello, can I help you?
At work : Good morning, sir / madam.
When leaving : Goodbye, see you later, bye!
Good morning, teacher.
Bonjour, professeur.
Can I help you?
Puis-je vous aider ?
See you later!
À plus tard !
7. Common mistakes to avoid
⚠️ Avoid using “Good night” to say hello.
✔ Good night = used when going to sleep or leaving at night.
✔ Good night = used when going to sleep or leaving at night.
Good night, teacher.
✔ Good evening, teacher.
→ Use Good evening in the evening.
Thank you very much!
✔ You’re welcome.
→ This is the correct polite answer after someone says “thank you”.
⚠️ Remember : “Hi” is informal. Do not use it in very formal situations like an interview or an official meeting.
🎓
Coach Assoa vous conseille :
Les salutations sont la première étape pour bien communiquer en anglais. Pour commencer simplement : Hello, Good morning, How are you?, I’m fine, thank you, Please, Thank you, You’re welcome. Entraînez-vous à les dire à voix haute tous les jours dans de petites conversations.
📝 Exercise — Greetings and Politeness
Test your knowledge of everyday greetings and polite expressions
- ❓ 10 questions
- ⏱️ 10 minutes
- ✅ Immediate correction after each answer
- 🎓 Detailed results at the end
🎓 Leçon 2 — Salutations et formules de politesse
10:00
QUESTION 1 / 10
🏁 Results
📋 Answer Review
© Mon Coach Pro – Salutations et politesse en anglais
Laisser un commentaire