bonjour
Bonjour (intj) means a French greeting meaning "hello" or "good morning.". Example: “She greeted the shopkeeper with a cheerful "bonjour!”
How to Use Bonjour
Learner’s notesIn 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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She greeted the shopkeeper with a cheerful "_____!"
Etymology
From French bonjour, literally "good day."
Rhymes for bonjour
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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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