How do you say hello in French?

To say “hello” in French, you can say “bonjour” (bohn-zhour), which translates as “good day.” This greeting works in all contexts during the morning and afternoon.

After about 6 p.m., use “bonsoir” (bohn-soir), literally “good evening.”

Some other ways to say hello in French are:

• Salut (sah-loo), an informal way to say “hi
• Allô (ah-loh), “hello” on the phone only
• Coucou (koo-koo), an informal, cute way to say “hi there”

Try QuillBot Translate for translations between French and English.