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bonjour

bon-ZHOOR

Bonjour (intj) means a French greeting meaning "hello" or "good morning.". Example: “She greeted the shopkeeper with a cheerful "bonjour!”

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A French greeting meaning "hello" or "good morning."
"She greeted the shopkeeper with a cheerful "bonjour!""

How to Use Bonjour

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA friendly French greeting used at any time during the day, borrowed into English mainly for flavor.

Word Forms

bonjoured past tense, Bonjours plural, bonjours singular

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Etymology

From French bonjour, literally "good day."

Origin: French

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “bonjour” mean?

The word “bonjour” means a French greeting meaning "hello" or "good morning.". In plain terms, a friendly French greeting used at any time during the day, borrowed into English mainly for flavor.

How do you pronounce “bonjour”?

“Bonjour” is pronounced bon-ZHOOR (/bɒnˈʒʊə/ in IPA).

How do you use “bonjour” in a sentence?

Here is “bonjour” used in a sentence: “She greeted the shopkeeper with a cheerful "bonjour!".”

What part of speech is “bonjour”?

“Bonjour” is an intj.

Where does the word “bonjour” come from?

The word “bonjour” comes from French. From French bonjour, literally "good day.".

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