/bɔ̃ʒuʁ/

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Translation

hello, good morning, good afternoon

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Word origin

A compound of bon ('good', from Latin bonus) and jour ('day', from Latin diurnum). It is the everyday greeting 'good day'.

Origin
Latin
Root
bonus + diurnum
English cognates
journal, diurnal

Examples

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Hello, madam, how are you?

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She always says hello to her neighbours with a big smile.

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Hello everyone, thank you for coming in such numbers to this conference.

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Hello, I'd like to make an appointment with the doctor this week.

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Say hello to your mother from me.

est la salutation standard du français, utilisée de l'aube jusqu'au début de la soirée - à partir de là, bonsoir prend le relais. Contrairement à l'anglais qui distingue good morning, good afternoon et good evening, le français utilise bonjour pour la majeure partie de la journée.

Dire bonjour (to say hello) vs faire la bise (to do the cheek-kiss) - en France, la salutation implique souvent un contact physique. Bonjour ! seul peut aussi exprimer l'ironie : ah bonjour les dégâts ! (hello, what a mess!). Ambassadeur culturel mondial du français, bonjour est l'un des mots français les plus reconnus à l'international.

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This word is taught in chapter 4, lesson 12: bonjour, salut, travailler and 5 more words.