bonjour
/bɔ̃.ʒuʁ/interjection★Beginner💡 hello
“Bonjour, comment ça va ?”
Hello, how are you?
formalinformal
A polite greeting used to say hello, typically during the daytime.
Bonjour, monsieur !
Hello, sir!
Bonjour à tous !
Hello everyone!
💡
Used in both formal and informal contexts, though 'bonjour' is more formal than 'salut'.
Collocations
bonjour à toushello everyonebonjour monsieur/madamehello sir/madam
Related Phrases
💡Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal
Use 'bonjour' in formal settings or with strangers, while 'salut' is more casual.
⚡Gold Rule
Time of Day
While 'bonjour' is traditionally a daytime greeting, it is often used regardless of the time in informal contexts.
📖Word Origin
From Old French 'bon jour', meaning 'good day'.
📝Usage Notes
In formal settings, 'bonjour' is preferred over 'salut'. In Quebec French, 'bonjour' is often used as a general greeting regardless of the time of day.
Word Breakdown
bon
good
prefixjour
day
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