salutations - What is the difference between “Bises” and “Bisous” …
WEBFeb 23, 2017 · Bisous is more friendly and affectionate, and are real kisses where the lips touch the skin. Bisous is generally used when writing to children or between lovers. There are many people for whom I might end a postcard with Bises or Grosses bises but who would be very surprised if I wrote instead Bisous or Gros bisous .
“Bonsoir” or “Bonne soirée”? - French Language Stack Exchange
WEBAdd a comment. "Bonsoir" is standard and can be used when you arrive somewhere (in the evening) and when you leave (in the evening). On the other hand "Bonne soirée" is a little bit more involved and can be used as a goodbye wish when you leave. I have always felt that there is something unpleasant and intrusive in the "Bonne soirée" wish.
expressions - What does “à bientôt” mean exactly? - French …
WEBMay 25, 2014 · 1. Bientot means soon; A, in this case, is used in the sense of until, rather than "to" - in effect, a shortening of jusqu'a. So the implication is "until soon". Au revoir utilizes the same sense of A - and revoir is voir - "to see" and re - …
When to say "Bonne nuit" vs "Bonne soirée" - usage
WEB10. Living 2 years in the south of the France, I used to hear many French speakers saying Bonne soirée or Bonsoir to say goodbye in the evening. But I've rarely heard any of them saying Bonne nuit even if it's very late (e.g. midnight) I have a doubt of the usage between them. Is it rude to say goodbye with Bonne nuit (they might think that we ...
L'expression « Bonjour à toutes » est-elle correcte
WEBCe serait donc plutôt « Bonjour à toutes et à tous ». Concernant les sources, la règle citée précédemment est juste et applicable à toutes les variantes : si au moins un homme peut figurer parmi la liste, on utilise tous (ou toutes et tous si on tient à faire la distinction). Si on sait qu'il n'y a que des femmes, toutes est juste.
Why does “embrasser” mean kiss? - French Language Stack …
WEBJun 15, 2019 · The explanation that appears obvious in the present context is that, associated with the giving of a kiss, there has to be the coming near one another of the two persons involved and that often those persons will put their hands upon one another so as to steady themselves or so as show more affection, which is the beginning of the act of …
How do you say “How are you”? - French Language Stack Exchange
WEBBien, ouais, tranquille, ça roule, pas mal, pas pire (Québec), ça va. Negative answers : Très bien, merci. Et vous ? J'ai quelques soucis, mais sinon, ça va plutôt bien, merci. Et toi/vous ? Ça va pas terrible, c'est la misère, trop pas, j'suis …
sens - Usage of "baiser"? - French Language Stack Exchange
WEBApr 15, 2016 · Literary, elevated, poetic, old-fashioned, former times: baiser = to kiss and embrasser = to clasp, to hold, to take in arms (en-bras-ser). Modern: baiser = to fuck and embrasser = to kiss. So never use baiser to say to kiss, and never use embrasser to say to clasp. – Destal. Aug 22, 2016 at 21:15.
What are some good phrases for ending an email or written letter?
WEBAug 11, 2016 · 3. What are some good phrases for ending an email or written letter? i.e. would 'à bientôt' be good? Also, would there be any difference for expressions used in French Canada v. Parisian French?
usage - Quand utiliser « à tout à l'heure », « à plus tard », « à la ...
WEBOn peut traduire « à plus tard », « à la prochaine », « à bientôt » littéralement, en anglais, par « see you later », « see you next time », « see you soon ».