The official languages are French and Tahitian. English is also widely spoken particularly in tourist areas.
Here are the main Tahitian words that you may pick up from a conversation:
Aita = no
E = yes
Fare = house
Ia ora na = Good Morning
Ma'a = food
Maeva = welcome
Maita'i? = How are you?
Mauruuru = Thank you
Nana = Goodbye
Pape = water
Tama'a = Let's eat
Tahitians have a tendency to mix up French and Tahitian words in their conversation, so don't be surprised.
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