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#1. How do you say “My name is”? (informal)
Correct answer: A. Je m’appelle
Literally, “I call myself”.
The other answers are not grammatically correct.
#2. How do you say “I’m from New Orleans”?
Correct answer: C. Je viens de la Nouvelle-Orléans.
This is the most natural and idiomatic way to say “I am from New Orleans” in French. The verb “venir de” (to come from) is commonly used to express origin or birthplace.
J’aime la Nouvelle-Orléans means “I love New Orleans.” This phrase doesn’t accurately convey the meaning of “being from” a place.
Je habiter à la Nouvelle-Orléans means “I to inhabit at New Orleans.” This phrase is not grammatically correct and sounds awkward.
#3. How do you say “You’re welcome”?
Correct answer: All the answers are correct. The best being D. All of the above
De rien is the most common and casual way to say you’re welcome, and it literally means “it’s nothing”.
Avec plaisir means with pleasure, and it’s a friendly and enthusiastic way to say “you’re welcome”.
Je vous en prie is a formal and polite way to say you’re welcome, and it literally means “I beg of you”.
Cultural insight for je vous en prie: its roots lie in the Middle Ages, likely emerging around the 13th-14th centuries. Back then, prier (to pray) wasn’t just about requesting or begging, it also carried a strong sense of expressing reverence and devotion. So, saying je vous en prie to God or a saint meant “I implore you (with gratitude) for this kindness” acknowledging their grace in granting favors or blessings.
#4. How do you say “Good evening”? (as a hello)
Correct answer: B. Bonsoir
Bonsoir is the correct way to say good evening in French.
Bonne nuit means good night, and it’s used when you’re going to bed or leaving someone for the night.
Bon après-midi means good afternoon.
Bonne soirée means “have a good evening” and specifically conveys the hope that someone has a pleasant evening ahead.
#5. How do you say “How are you doing”? (formal)
Correct answer: A. Comment allez-vous ?
Comment allez-vous ? is the formal and polite way to ask, and it’s used with strangers, acquaintances, or superiors.
Ça boom ? is very casual and a bit outdated (not formal).
C’est beau la vie ? is informal and friendly, and it’s used with friends.
#6. Listen to this. What is she saying?
Correct answer: C. Tu viens d’où ? (Where are you from?)
#7. Listen to this. What is she saying?
Correct answer: D. Tu as étudié où ? (Where did you study?)
#8. Bonjour, c’est la première fois que je viens. Je ________ (fill the blank)
Correct answer: C. peux m’asseoir ici ?
Bonjour, c’est la première fois que je viens. Je peux m’asseoir ici ? (Hello, this is my first time here. May I sit here?)
The other options are not grammatically correct.
#9. Excusez-moi, je tourne en rond. ___ (fill the blank)
Correct answer: A. Pouvez-vous m’indiquer le chemin pour le Louvre s’il vous plait ?
Excusez-moi, je tourne en rond. Pouvez-vous m’indiquer le chemin pour le Louvre s’il vous plait ? (Excuse me, I’m going round in circles/I’m lost. Could you please show me the way to the Louvre?) It’s the only sentence that is correct grammaticaly and that is polite and accurate.
Montrez chemin musée carte. This is not a question, but rather a request with a list of words and this does not specify which museum.
Je veux Louvre maintenant. It doesn’t explicitly ask someone to provide guidance on how to get there and it sounds rude.
Tip: in France, it is always best to say s’il vous plait in all your interactions.
#10. ________ m’inscrire à ce cours s’il vous plait ? (fill the blank)
Correct answer: D. Bonjour, j’aimerais
Bonjour, j’aimerais m’inscrire à ce cours. (Hello, I would like to register for this course.)
In French, we use the conditional of vouloir (to want) to ask for something politely.
Examples : I would like a coffee.
