French Greetings Word Search (Free Printable + Answer Key)

This French Greetings word search teaches students common polite expressions in French, including Bonjour, Merci, and Au Revoir. It is a great early-French vocabulary activity, with a free printable worksheet and answer key.

A	P	P	G	X	P	A	R	D	O	N
M	M	B	C	I	M	E	R	C	I	H
V	A	B	I	H	J	O	Z	D	F	S
I	D	O	L	E	P	D	X	X	Q	E
S	A	R	N	Y	N	U	P	V	R	J
K	M	A	U	R	E	V	O	I	R	A
F	E	Z	N	O	N	N	E	U	N	R
I	Q	Y	S	A	L	U	T	N	I	B
Z	M	O	N	S	I	E	U	R	U	V
J	B	S	P	G	Z	C	P	V	T	E
B	O	N	J	O	U	R	R	A	L	O

Word List

BONJOUR: The standard French greeting, used during the day. It literally means 'good day.'
SALUT: An informal French hello, similar to 'hi.' Used with friends and family, not in formal settings.
MERCI: The French word for 'thank you.'
AUREVOIR: The French phrase for 'goodbye.' (Two words in French: au revoir.)
OUI: The French word for 'yes.'
NON: The French word for 'no.'
PARDON: The French word for 'excuse me' or 'sorry,' used to politely interrupt or apologize.
MADAME: A polite French title for a woman, similar to 'Mrs.' or 'ma'am.'
MONSIEUR: A polite French title for a man, similar to 'Mr.' or 'sir.'
BIENVENUE: The French word for 'welcome.'

About French Greetings

French is famous for its emphasis on politeness. A simple 'bonjour' before a question or request is considered essential, and dropping it can come across as rude. Learning a handful of French greetings prepares students to speak respectfully, whether in a classroom, on a trip to France, or in any of the many French-speaking countries around the world.

French Greetings Vocabulary

This puzzle features French greetings and polite expressions: BONJOUR (hello), SALUT (hi), MERCI (thank you), AUREVOIR (goodbye), OUI (yes), NON (no), PARDON (excuse me), MADAME, MONSIEUR, and BIENVENUE (welcome).

How to Use This Word Search in Class

Practice greetings with a classroom role-play: students walk around the room, greet each other with 'Bonjour, madame' or 'Salut!', ask 'Comment ça va?' (How are you?), and respond. End with 'Merci' and 'Au revoir.' This builds comfort with the rhythm of polite French exchanges.

Printable French Greetings Word Search Worksheet

Click the print button to print this french greetings word search. The printable version includes the puzzle grid and word list, perfect for classroom handouts or homework.

A	P	P	G	X	P	A	R	D	O	N
M	M	B	C	I	M	E	R	C	I	H
V	A	B	I	H	J	O	Z	D	F	S
I	D	O	L	E	P	D	X	X	Q	E
S	A	R	N	Y	N	U	P	V	R	J
K	M	A	U	R	E	V	O	I	R	A
F	E	Z	N	O	N	N	E	U	N	R
I	Q	Y	S	A	L	U	T	N	I	B
Z	M	O	N	S	I	E	U	R	U	V
J	B	S	P	G	Z	C	P	V	T	E
B	O	N	J	O	U	R	R	A	L	O

A	P	P	G	X	P	A	R	D	O	N
M	M	B	C	I	M	E	R	C	I	H
V	A	B	I	H	J	O	Z	D	F	S
I	D	O	L	E	P	D	X	X	Q	E
S	A	R	N	Y	N	U	P	V	R	J
K	M	A	U	R	E	V	O	I	R	A
F	E	Z	N	O	N	N	E	U	N	R
I	Q	Y	S	A	L	U	T	N	I	B
Z	M	O	N	S	I	E	U	R	U	V
J	B	S	P	G	Z	C	P	V	T	E
B	O	N	J	O	U	R	R	A	L	O