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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 plaît.
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.
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