Can you recommend phrases for formal small talk in French

Here are some recommended formal small talk phrases in French useful for polite conversations:

• Bonjour, comment allez-vous aujourd’hui ? – Hello, how are you today?
• Comment se passe votre journée jusqu’à présent ? – How is your day going so far?
• Quel temps fait-il chez vous ? – What is the weather like where you are?
• Je suis ravi(e) de faire votre connaissance. – I am pleased to meet you.
• Avez-vous passé un bon week-end ? – Did you have a good weekend?
• Qu’est-ce qui vous intéresse dans ce domaine ? – What interests you in this field?
• Je vous remercie pour cette opportunité. – Thank you for this opportunity.
• Comment trouvez-vous l’événement jusqu’à présent ? – How do you find the event so far?
• J’espère que tout se passe bien pour vous. – I hope everything is going well for you.
• Au plaisir de continuer cette conversation. – Looking forward to continuing this conversation.

These phrases are respectful and suitable for formal situations such as business meetings, networking events, or polite social gatherings in French-speaking environments. ¹

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