Bonjour
Hello
Language note: Use it at any time of the day to greet someone politely.
Culture note: Greeting with 'Bonjour' and a smile is considered polite in France.
Context: You enter a café and are greeted by the barista.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Bonjour
[bawn-ZHOOR]
Hello
A common greeting used at any time of the day.
Le matin, on dit 'Bonjour' pour saluer.
In the morning, we say 'Hello' to greet.
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