Bonjour
Hello
Language note: A versatile greeting used at any time of the day.
Culture note: In France, 'bonjour' is always used to start a conversation; skipping it might be seen as impolite.
Context: You greet someone you just met at a career networking event.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Bonjour
[bohn-zhoor]
Hello
A common greeting used when meeting someone.
Je dis 'Bonjour' lorsque je rencontre quelqu'un.
I say 'Hello' when I meet someone.
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