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Bonjour: The French Phrase for Good Morning

What is the French Phrase for Good Morning?

The most common way to say good morning in French is "bonjour". This greeting is used for both formal and informal situations, and can be used to greet anyone, regardless of their age or social status.

Variations of Bonjour

There are a few variations of "bonjour" that can be used in different situations:

• "Bonjour, madame" or "Bonjour, monsieur" is used to greet a woman or a man, respectively, in a formal setting.
• "Salut" is a more informal way to say "bonjour", and is often used among friends and family.
• "Bonne journée" means "good day", and can be used as a more general greeting in the morning or afternoon.

When to Use Bonjour

Bonjour is typically used when you first see someone in the morning. It can also be used throughout the day, up until around noon. After noon, it is more common to say "bonsoir" (good evening).

Here are some examples of how to use "bonjour":

• When you greet a colleague at work in the morning, you can say "Bonjour, comment ça va?" (Good morning, how are you?)
• When you meet a friend for coffee in the morning, you can say "Salut, ça va?" (Hey, how are you?)
• When you enter a store in the morning, you can say "Bonjour" to the cashier.

Pronunciation of Bonjour

Bonjour is pronounced "bon-zhoor". The "o" is pronounced like the "o" in "bonjour", and the "r" is pronounced like the "r" in "bonjour".