/bɔ̃.swaʁ/
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
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Good evening, how was your day?
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Good evening madam, your table is ready.
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We say good evening and see you tomorrow.
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She wished me good evening before leaving.
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Good evening, your room is on the first floor.
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