Greetings in french email
Here are a few common greetings you can use in a French email:
- Bonjour [Name], (Hello [Name],)
- Bonsoir [Name], (Good evening [Name],)
- Salut [Name], (Hi [Name],)
- Bonne journée [Name], (Good day [Name],)
- Bonne après-midi [Name], (Good afternoon [Name],)
Here's an example of a complete French email with a greeting:
Objet: [Subject]
Bonjour [Name],
Je voulais vous contacter pour discuter de [topic]. Pouvez-vous me donner un moment de votre temps pour parler de cela?
Cordialement, [Votre nom]
Translation:
Subject: [Subject]
Hello [Name],
I wanted to reach out to you to discuss [topic]. Could you spare a moment of your time to talk about this?
Best regards, [Your name]
Note: In French, it's common to use formal language in professional emails, especially when addressing someone you don't know well. The greeting and closing are usually formal, and the body of the email is written in a professional tone.