Formal Letters:
* Sincerely:
* Sincères salutations, (Most common)
* Avec mes salutations distinguées,
* Veuillez agréer, Madame/Monsieur, l'expression de mes salutations distinguées,
* Best Regards:
* Cordialement, (Common and versatile)
* Bien cordialement,
* Meilleures salutations,
* Mes meilleurs vœux, (If you're wishing them well)
Informal Letters:
* Best:
* Amitiés, (To close a letter to a friend)
* Affectueusement, (For a close friend or family member)
* Warm regards:
* Bien amicalement,
* Avec mes meilleures pensées,
* Je t'embrasse bien fort, (To someone very close, like a child)
Important Notes:
* Gender: In French, you need to use the correct gender when addressing someone. For example, "Madame" is used for a woman, and "Monsieur" is used for a man.
* Sign-off: Your name should be written below the sign-off.
* Punctuation: A comma is often used after the closing phrase.
Examples:
* Formal: "Sincères salutations, [Your Name]"
* Informal: "Amitiés, [Your Name]"
Additional Tips:
* Context: The tone of your letter should guide your choice of closing.
* Clarity: Keep your closing brief and clear.
* Practice: The more you write letters in French, the more familiar you'll become with the different options and their nuances.
Let me know if you have any more questions!