New Caledonia Work & study

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Language

There are more than 30 Kanak languages. French is the official language.

New Caledonian basics

Hello/Good morning. Bonjour.

Good evening. Bonsoir.

Goodbye. Au revoir or Tata (Kanak farewell)

Yes. Oui.

No. Non.

Thank you (very much). Merci (beaucoup).

Please. S'il vous plaƮt.

Excuse me. Excusez-moi.

I'm sorry. Pardon.

How are you? Comment allez-vous?

I'm fine (thanks). Je vais bien (merci).

I don't understand. Je ne comprends pas.