Inviting, Accepting, and Declining Invitations

Extending Invitations

When extending invitations to others, you can use the following phrases:

• Est-ce que tu veux venir à... ? - Do you want to come to...?
• Je t'invite à... - I invite you to...
• Je propose que nous... - I suggest that we...
• Ça te dirait de... ? - How about...?
• J'organise... et j'aimerais que tu viennes - I'm organizing... and I would like you to come.
• Je serais ravi(e) de te voir à... - I would be delighted to see you at...
• Viens avec moi à... - Come with me to...

Accepting Invitations

When accepting invitations, consider using the following phrases:

• Avec plaisir ! - With pleasure!
• Je serai là ! - I'll be there!
• C'est gentil de m'inviter, j'accepte avec joie - It's kind of you to invite me, I accept with joy.
• Je suis partant(e) ! - I'm in!
• Je ne peux pas refuser une si belle invitation - I can't refuse such a lovely invitation.
• Merci de m'inclure, j'ai hâte d'y être - Thank you for including me, I'm looking forward to it.

Declining Invitations

When declining invitations, it's important to do so politely. Here are some phrases you can use:

• Merci beaucoup pour l'invitation, mais je suis déjà occupé(e) ce jour-là - Thank you very much for the invitation, but I am already busy on that day.
• Je suis désolé(e), mais je ne pourrai pas être présent(e) - I'm sorry, but I won't be able to attend.
• Malheureusement, j'ai déjà un autre engagement - Unfortunately, I already have another commitment.
• Ça a l'air génial, mais je ne pourrai pas venir - It sounds great, but I won't be able to come.
• Je suis vraiment désolé(e), mais je ne peux pas me libérer - I'm really sorry, but I can't free up my schedule.
• J'apprécie l'invitation, mais je ne pourrai pas être là - I appreciate the invitation, but I won't be able to be there.

Additional Vocabulary

Here are some additional vocabulary words related to invitations and social interactions:

• L'invitation - Invitation
• La fête - Party
• Le rendez-vous - Appointment
• L'événement - Event
• La célébration - Celebration
• La rencontre - Meeting
• Le repas - Meal
• La sortie - Outing
• Le rassemblement - Gathering
• La réunion - Gathering, meeting
• Le cocktail - Cocktail

Enjoy Socializing!

Now that you have learned how to extend, accept, and decline invitations in French, you can confidently navigate social interactions and engage in social events. Remember to use polite expressions when accepting or declining invitations to maintain positive relationships.

In the next section, we will explore expressing opinions and discussing current topics. Stay tuned!