Bonjour
Hello
Language note: A versatile greeting, informal yet often appropriate at the start of emails.
Culture note: 'Bonjour' is widely used and acceptable in professional settings, adjusting formality based on context.
Context: You are composing an email to a colleague whose gender and title you are unsure of, so you decide to start neutrally.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Bonjour
[bohn-zhoor]
Hello
A friendly greeting used throughout the day.
Bonjour tout le monde!
Hello everyone!
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