bonjour
word
/bənˈʒʊɹ/
bon-ZHOOR
/bɒnˈʒʊə/
bon-ZHOO-uh
Definition
'Bonjour' is a French greeting that means 'hello' or 'good morning'. It is used when meeting someone during the day.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly before evening in French communication. Common as a polite greeting, even with strangers. Not used in English except when referring to French language or culture. Sometimes used humorously or in phrases like 'say bonjour to...'. Distinct from 'bonsoir' (good evening).
Spanish: hola (francés) - buenos días (francés)Portuguese (BR): olá (francês) - bom dia (francês)Portuguese (PT): olá (francês) - bom dia (francês)Chinese (Simplified): 你好（法語） - 早安（法語）Chinese (Traditional): 你好（法語） - 早安（法語）Hindi: नमस्ते (फ्रेंच) - सुप्रभात (फ्रेंच)Arabic: مرحبًا (بالفرنسية) - صباح الخير (بالفرنسية)Bengali: বঁজুর (ফরাসি অভিবাদন)Russian: бонжур (французское приветствие)Japanese: ボンジュール（フランス語の挨拶）Vietnamese: bonjour (lời chào tiếng Pháp)Korean: 봉주르 (프랑스어 인사)Turkish: bonjour (Fransızca selamlaşma)Urdu: بونژور (فرانسیسی سلام)Indonesian: bonjour (sapaan bahasa Prancis)
Example Sentences
She greeted her teacher with 'bonjour'.
basic
In French, 'bonjour' means 'hello'.
basic
The boy said 'bonjour' to everyone in the room.
basic
When you visit France, just say 'bonjour' and people will smile.
natural
He waved and shouted 'bonjour' from across the street.
natural
Some people start emails with 'bonjour' instead of 'hello'.
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