French Expression · Intermediate
Faire la bise
To kiss on the cheek (as a greeting)
Pronunciation: FAIR la BEEZ
Meaning
A common French greeting involving light kisses on the cheeks.
Example
En France, on fait souvent la bise pour se saluer.
In France, people often kiss on the cheek to greet each other.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice Faire la bise out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a intermediate-level French expression.