Greetings and conversation
Grade 2 · French
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French greetings: bonjour, salut and au revoir
What does bonjour mean? When do you say bonsoir? A free elementary French game about greetings and simple conversations, with a printable game sheet.
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Learning about greetings and conversation
In this Grade 2 french collection, you can practice 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
Practice 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
In the game, children build each greeting from letter tiles, choosing the right accents, as in ⟦fr|à bientôt⟧ and ⟦fr|ça va⟧. The Quick quiz checks the meaning of common greetings and asks which one fits a situation, such as meeting a teacher or a neighbor in the evening. French words are marked in the page so screen readers switch to a French voice. Say each phrase aloud as you play: speaking is the best way to remember.
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
Practice away from the screen
- Greet each other in French at breakfast for a week.
Curriculum connections
French greetings: bonjour, salut and au revoir
Suggested grade 2 practice, selected by skill and reading demand. US states and schools teach these topics in different grades; this is not a state-standards alignment claim. French and Spanish games are grouped by challenge level; learners can begin in any grade.
ACTFL World-Readiness Standards teaching connection: Vocabulary foundations for communication. Recognizing words and building short phrases can prepare a learner for reading and communication. Follow the game with a real exchange or a short text. Word recognition alone does not establish an ACTFL proficiency level or cover all communication modes. Read the framework.
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. These games provide focused practice. Grade suggestions do not replace your school’s curriculum, and any Common Core connection applies only to the skill described.