Uploaded February 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago

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Saying this word more than once = awkward French conversations. Can you guess what it is?

0:00 - Never say Bonjour twice
2:08 - What to say instead
4:12 - Other rules about Bonjour and Goodbyes
4:37 - Goodbye in French
7:43 - On Written French (Emails)
8:42 - Outro

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I know that navigating French conversation can be tricky, no matter how long it’s been since you started learning French. Do you ever find yourself holding back from using your French, because there are so many “unwritten” rules in French conversation, and you’re worried you’ll make a mistake?

Remember — French people don’t expect you to be perfect! Even we make mistakes from time to time. But in today’s lesson, I’ll introduce you to a common mistake that can be easily avoided. It has to do with repeating an extremely popular word… possibly the first French word you ever learned! Any guesses?

Take care and stay safe.
😘 from Grenoble, France.

Géraldine