How to say What’s up in French & What does “Quoi de neuf” mean in English?
WHATS UP? = QUOI DE NEUF?
Answers:
- Rien de spécial. (Nothing special.)
- Pas grand-chose. (Not much.)
“What’s new?,” commonly expressed as “Quoi de neuf?” in French, bears a resemblance to “ça va?” as it is not exclusively used as a greeting but rather translates to “What’s up?” or “What’s new?” An alternative variation often employed is “Quoi de beau?” which means “What’s beautiful?” but carries the same meaning when initiating a conversation in French.
“Quoi de neuf?” is typically used following an initial greeting like “bonjour” or “salute” in French customs.
Faire la bise, a non-verbal method of saying hello in French, involves greeting someone by kissing them on each cheek. The practice of faire la bise can differ based on the region within France, with varying customs regarding the number of kisses and which genders partake in this form of greeting.
It’s important to note that faire la bise is not customary when greeting unfamiliar individuals; rather, it is reserved for acquaintances and people you already know.
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