Bonjour
Hello
Language note: Used informally and formally anytime during the day.
Culture note: A must-know in France as greeting is important in French culture.
Context: You are entering a taxi and you greet the driver.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Bonjour
[bohn-zhoor]
Hello
A common greeting in French used to say hello at any time of the day.
Je commence la journée par un 'Bonjour' à tout le monde.
I start the day with a 'Hello' to everyone.
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