Greetings and conversation
Year 3 · French
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French greetings: bonjour, salut and au revoir
What does bonjour mean? When do you say bonsoir? A free KS2 French game about greetings and simple conversations, with a printable game sheet.
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Learning about greetings and conversation
In this Year 3 french collection, you can practise French greetings: bonjour, salut and au revoir. Choose a game above for a short activity, or explore the examples below before you play. The full guide for each game explains its controls, gives more examples and includes a free printable for practice away from the screen.
Talk it through
Practise a small set of words, return to them later, then use them in a phrase or exchange. Reading and matching are only part of learning a language: use a suitable spoken model and a conversation partner for pronunciation and listening practice.
Ask: “Can you use that word in a short phrase?” Give your child time to explain. Return to an example after playing and ask whether they would approach it differently.
French greetings: bonjour, salut and au revoir
Greetings are where most children start learning French. With a handful of phrases, such as ⟦fr|bonjour⟧, ⟦fr|salut⟧, ⟦fr|au revoir⟧, ⟦fr|comment ça va⟧? and ⟦fr|je m’appelle⟧, they can already hold a tiny conversation: say hello, ask how someone is, answer, give their name and say goodbye. The National Curriculum asks Key Stage 2 pupils to engage in conversations and ask and answer questions, and greetings are the first step.
Try an example: What does ⟦fr|à bientôt⟧ mean?
Bientôt means soon. It is a friendly goodbye.
Show the answer
See you soon.
What to look out for
Saying ⟦fr|bonne nuit⟧ for good evening. ⟦fr|Bonne nuit⟧ is only for going to bed. For good evening, say ⟦fr|bonsoir⟧.
Read the full French greetings: bonjour, salut and au revoir guide
Practise away from the screen
- Greet each other in French at breakfast for a week.
Curriculum connections
These games support selected practice connected to Greetings and conversation in the National Curriculum in England. The programme groups requirements by key stage; the year shown here is our suggested practice placement. A game covers selected examples, rather than assessing every requirement.
Questions families ask
Where should we start with greetings and conversation?
Start with French greetings: bonjour, salut and au revoir. Look at the worked example together, then try a round. If the task feels unfamiliar, use the full game guide or its free printable before trying again.
Does this cover everything taught at this level?
No. This collection brings together the games currently available for this learning area. It supports selected skills and does not replace the full programme of study or practical teaching.