interjection
A1
Frequency #1
bonjour
/bɔ̃.ʒuʁ/
Meaning
- hello; good morning; good day
- a greeting used during the day
Example Sentences
Bonjour, comment allez-vous ?
Hello, how are you?
Bonjour madame, je voudrais un café.
Hello ma’am, I would like a coffee.
Bonjour tout le monde !
Hello everyone!
Grammar and Usage
Bonjour is the most common daytime greeting in French. Use it with strangers, shopkeepers, and colleagues.
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