Bonjour
Hello
Language note: Use 'Bonjour' until about 6 PM, then switch to 'Bonsoir' for evening greetings.
Culture note: The French use greetings abundantly, so always say 'Bonjour' when entering any store or cafe.
Context: You walk into a coffee shop and approach the counter.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Bonjour
[bohn-zhoor]
Hello/Good morning
A common greeting used in French in the morning or early afternoon.
On dit 'Bonjour' le matin.
We say 'Hello' in the morning.
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