Formal Endings:
* Sincerely: *Sincèrement*
* Respectfully: *Respectueusement*
* With kind regards: *Cordialement*
* Best regards: *Meilleures salutations*
* Yours faithfully: *Veuillez agréer, Madame/Monsieur, l'expression de mes salutations distinguées.* (This is very formal and often used for official letters)
Informal Endings:
* Best: *Bien cordialement*
* Kind regards: *Amitiés*
* Warmly: *Affectueusement*
* See you soon: *A bientôt*
* Take care: *Prends soin de toi* (informal and used for close friends or family)
Things to consider:
* Gender: Always address women as *Madame* and men as *Monsieur*.
* Relationship: Choose an ending that matches the closeness of your relationship with the recipient.
* Context: Consider the purpose of the letter and the tone you want to convey.
Example:
Formal Letter:
*Dear Madame Dubois,*
*[Letter contents]*
*Sincerely,*
*Your Name*
Informal Letter:
*Hi John,*
*[Letter contents]*
*Best,*
*Your Name*
It's always a good idea to check with a native French speaker if you're unsure about the best ending for your letter.