Bonjour
Hello / good morning
Language note: Can be used throughout the day until late afternoon. It's quite formal.
Culture note: Used both for greetings and when entering shops or cafés.
Context: You meet someone for the first time in the morning.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Bonjour
[bohn-zhoor]
Hello
A common greeting used during the day to say hello.
Le matin, je dis 'Bonjour' à mes collègues.
In the morning, I say 'Bonjour' to my colleagues.
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