How to Say ‘Have a good day’ in French
Bonne journée
💬 Usage Tip: A polite phrase to part ways with warmth.
🇫🇷 In France: Often used by staff as a polite farewell. It's nice to reciprocate!
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Bonne
[bun]
Good
Used to express positive quality, approval, or satisfaction.
Elle dit toujours 'Bonne journée' en partant.
She always says 'Good day' when leaving.
journée
[zhoor-NAY]
Day
A period in a 24-hour cycle, generally referring to the time of daylight.
Passe une bonne journée au travail.
Have a good day at work.
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