| French (Français) | English | Telugu (తెలుగు) | Context & Tip 💡 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonjour (Bon-zhoor) | Hello / Good morning | నమస్కారం | The Gold Rule: Use this all day until 6:00 PM. |
| Bonsoir (Bon-swar) | Good evening | శుభ సాయంత్రం | Use this after 6:00 PM. |
| S'il vous plaît (Seel voo play) | Please | దయచేసి | Formal. Use with strangers and colleagues. |
| Merci (beaucoup) (Mair-see bo-koo) | Thank you (very much) | చాలా ధన్యవాదాలు | Essential in every interaction. |
| Je vous en prie (Zhe voo zawn pree) | You're welcome | పర్వాలేదు | Professional way to say "You're welcome". |
| Excusez-moi (Ex-koo-zay mwah) | Excuse me | నన్ను క్షమించండి | To get someone's attention politely. |
| Pardon (Par-don) | Sorry / Excuse me | క్షమించండి | Use this to pass someone in a crowd or if you bump into them. |
| Bonne journée ! (Bon zhoor-nay) | Have a nice day! | మంచి రోజు కావాలని కోరుకుంటున్నాను | Said when leaving a shop or the office. |
| Enchanté(e) (On-shawn-tay) | Nice to meet you | మిమ్మల్ని కలిసినందుకు సంతోషంగా ఉంది | Use when meeting someone for the first time. |
💡 Proactive Tips for your Daily Life at Office
- At the Coffee Machine: When you meet a colleague at the office, a simple "Bonjour, ça va ?" (Hello, how are you?) is the standard way to start the day.
- Leaving the Office: When you leave the Office building in the evening, it is very common to say "Bonne soirée !" (Have a nice evening!) to the security team or your team members.
- The "S'il vous plaît" Habit: In French, we almost never say "Un café" (A coffee) alone. We always say "Un café, s'il vous plaît"—it makes a big difference in how you are received!
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