| Cebuano | English | français |
| halo | hello, hi | salut |
| maayong adlaw/buntag | good morning | bonjour |
| maayong hapon | good afternoon | bon après-midi |
| maayong gabii | good evening | bonsoir |
| sige na, adyos [Esp.] |
goodbye, bye |
au revoir |
| hangtod/hangtud sa sunod (panahon) |
see you | à la prochaine |
| Gihigugma (na)ko ikaw | I love you | Je t'aime |
| swerte [Esp.], palad | luck | la chance |
| Unsay imong ngalan? | What's your name? | Quel est ton nom ? |
| Ako, si ... | My name is ... | Mon nom est ... |
| angga | nickname | le surnom |
| ngalan | first name | le prénom |
| apelyido | last name, family name | le nom de famille |
| gining, senyorita | miss | mademoiselle |
| ginang, senyora | madam | madame |
| ginuo, senyor | mister | monsieur |
| Gikalipay nako ang imong pagila-ila |
I am pleased to meet you | Enchanté |
| Kumusta ka? [Esp.] | How are you? | Comment allez-vous ? |
| Maayo Maayo kaayo |
Fine. Well Very well |
Bien Très bien |
| palihog, palihug | please | s'il te/vous plaît |
| salamat salamat kaayo |
thanks thanks so much |
merci merci beaucoup |
| walay sapayan | you're welcome | avec plaisir, "de rien" |
| Dawata ang among pahalipay | Congratulation! | Félicitations ! |
| Nakasabot ka? | Do you understand? | Vous comprenez ? |
| Sige | Okay | O.K. |
| oo | yes | oui |
| wala [pas.], dili [futur] | no | non |
| Ambot | I don't know | Je ne sais pas |
| Gikasubo nako | I am sorry | Je suis désolé |
| tabi | excuse me | excusez-moi, pardon |
| Bantay! | Be careful! | Attention ! |
| Tabang! | Help! | À l'aide ! Au secours ! |