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How do I say "you are my sunshine" in French?

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A literal translation would be "tu es mon soleil." If you want to use the term of endearment from the popular song, you could quote the French translation of the song and say "tu es mon rayon de soleil." "Rayon de" means "ray of," So you're literally saying "You are my ray of sunshine," but this is the phrase used in the French translation of the song.

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How do I say, "My name is ..."?

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"Je m'appelle (name)"

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How do you say hello to a man?

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"Bonjour," if you want to be more formal, and "Salut" if you know them very well, and you're very close!

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How do I say "I am eating."?

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"Je mange," means, "I'm eating."

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How do I say "thank you" in French?

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Merci.

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How do I say "I miss you" in French?

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"Tu me manques."

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How do I say, "I am eating" in French?

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You can say "Je mange" or "Je suis en train de manger," but the second one is used only in an oral and familiar conversation.

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How do I say "Hello? Is anyone there?"

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"Bonjour, il y a quelqu'un?"

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Do people greet with a kiss in France?

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Yes, they do. This is usually done with one kiss on each cheek. Everyone -- men and women, men and men, women and women, children -- does this.

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How do I say "I love you" in French?

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"Je t'aime". "Je" = I . "T'" or "tu" means you (informally). "Aime" means like, as in liking or loving something.

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How do I say "hello everyone" in French?

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"Bonjour, tout le monde" means 'hello all the world'. There's not any other way to translate "everyone."

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How do I say "Hello, ladies"?

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"Salut, les filles."

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How do I say "Hey!" (like an interruption) in French?

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We would probably say "hé".

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How do I say "nice to meet you" in French?

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"Enchanté"; it means enchanted, so you'd use it in more of a social setting. For something more formal, say "C'est bien à vous rencontrer," which is a more literal translation.

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How do I say "I love my pets"?

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"J'adore mes animaux." "Pets" could also be "mignons" or "petits," but "animaux" is most common.

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How do I say "hello, are you home?" in French?

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Say "Bonjour êtes-vous chez vous?"

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How do I say grandfather?

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You would say "grand-père."

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How do I say "How are you"?

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Formal: Comment allez-vous? Informal: Comment ça va? Short informal: Ça va?

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How do I say "Welcome home" in French?

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If you live with them, "bienvenue chez nous". If you don't, and you're welcoming them to their own home, "bienvenue chez vous".

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What does "Au Chatain" mean?

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That would mean means "at Chatain." Chatain is a place, and "au" means "at" (or "the" in some contexts).

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How do I say the word "kiss"?

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In French, "kiss" is "bisou" (pronounced "bee-zoo").

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How do I say "scrambled eggs" in French?

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It would be: "oeufs brouillés." You do not pronounce the "s" at the end of either word.

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How do I say, "Hello I am a French man" in French?

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"Bonjour, Je suis un homme Français."

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Is there a difference in how I say "hello" to a man or woman in French?

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No, any of these greetings can be used for men or women; they are all gender-neutral.

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How do I say "I need to eat"?

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You would say: J'ai besoin de manger.

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