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Welcome back to your French class! Today, we will learn some new vocabulary and phrases that will help us communicate with our French friends.

Let's start with a fun activity! Close your eyes and imagine you are walking along the streets of Paris. You hear the sound of the accordion playing, and the smell of freshly baked croissants fills the air. Can you feel the excitement and joy of being in such a beautiful city?

Now, let's learn some French words that will help us describe what we see, hear, and feel. Ready?

Basic French Vocabulary

• Bonjour (Hello)
• Merci (Thank you)
• Au revoir (Goodbye)
• Oui (Yes)
• Non (No)
• S'il vous plaît (Please)
• Excusez-moi (Excuse me)

Expressions for Greetings

• Comment ça va? (How are you?)
• Ça va bien, merci. Et toi? (I'm doing well, thank you. And you?)
• Enchanté(e) (Nice to meet you)

Ordering Food

• Je voudrais un croissant, s'il vous plaît. (I would like a croissant, please)
• Une tarte aux fruits, s'il vous plaît. (A fruit tart, please)
• L'addition, s'il vous plaît. (The bill, please)

Great job, mes amis! Now, let's practice saying these words and phrases together. Repeat after me!