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It gives you a taste of real French, the authentic language of native speakers. You’d most likely use it when you know you’ll never see them again. Argot, or French slang, can make all that memorizing way more fun. #13 Adieu! - “Goodbye!” in FrenchĮnglish speakers might be familiar with the expression “I bid you adieu.” In French, this has slightly more finality to it. This phrase is very informal and would be best used with friends and not with family, co-workers or strangers. This phrase literally means “I break myself”, but you use it to say you’re heading off in French. So, for example, “ Bonne journée, Monsieur.” means “Have a good day, sir.” #12 Je me casse - “I’m off” in French

If you’d like to add a little extra familiarity to them, you can add Monsieur (“Mr.” or “sir”), Madame (“Mrs.”), or Mademoiselle (“Miss”). These expressions are acceptable in both formal and informal situations and you’ll often hear them used as you’re leaving stores or restaurants. If you’d like to say “have a good night” or “enjoy your evening” you can use the expression bonne soirée.

Parting ways during the day? Tell the person you’re leaving “have a good day”, letting them know you’d like them to enjoy the rest of their day. #11 Bonne journée - “Have a good day” in French It’s slightly informal, but it’s a great way to tell someone “I’m going to get going”. To say “I’m taking off” or “I’m going to go” in French, you would use je m’en vais. #10 Je m’en vais - “I’m going to go” in French If you want a way to “see you later” or “see you next time” to someone you see on a regular basis, but you aren’t sure when you’ll see them next, you can use à la prochaine. ‍ #9 À la prochaine - “Until next time” in French