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How to Say "Say hi to your family" in French
A warm way to send greetings to someone's family in French, perfect for casual goodbyes.
Dis bonjour à ta famille.
dee bohn-ZHOOR ah tah fah-MEE-yuhcasual
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Use this when you're saying goodbye to someone you know well and want to send a friendly message to their loved ones. It's a common and polite way to extend your good wishes.
Alternatives
- Fais un signe à ta famille.Slightly more informal, like 'give a wave'.
- Transmets mes amitiés à ta famille.More formal and implies sending your regards.
Ways to get it wrong
Pronouncing the 's' in 'dis'
The 's' in 'dis' is silent; it's not 'dis-s'.
Forgetting the 'h' in 'bonjour'
The 'h' in 'bonjour' is silent, so it's 'bon-jour', not 'hon-jour'.
Using 'ton' instead of 'ta'
'Ta' is used before a feminine noun like 'famille'; 'ton' is for masculine nouns.
A small cultural note
While 'Dis bonjour à ta famille' is common, directly asking someone to 'say hi' to their family is perhaps less of a set phrase than in English, but still perfectly understood and appreciated.
The same phrase in other languages
Frequently asked
How do I say 'say hi to your family' formally?
For a formal situation, you would say 'Dites bonjour à votre famille.' This uses the plural/formal 'vous' form.
What if I don't know the person's family?
You can still use this phrase; it's a polite way to acknowledge their family. It's understood as a general friendly gesture.
Is there a difference between 'ta famille' and 'tes parents'?
'Ta famille' refers to your whole family (parents, siblings, etc.), while 'tes parents' specifically means 'your parents'.
