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/bɔ̃.swaʁ/

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Translation

good evening

Word origin

A compound of bon ('good', from Latin bonus) and soir ('evening', from Latin serum 'late hour'). It is the greeting 'good evening'.

Origin
Latin
Root
bonus + serum

Examples

, ' ?

Good evening, how was your day?

, .

Good evening madam, your table is ready.

.

We say good evening and see you tomorrow.

' .

She wished me good evening before leaving.

, au .

Good evening, your room is on the first floor.

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This word is part of lesson 13.