Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bonjour
interjection
/bɒnˈʒʊr/
Definition
A French greeting used to say hello, particularly during the daytime.
Examples
- When entering a room, it’s polite to say, ‘Bonjour’ to everyone.
- She greeted me with a cheerful ‘bonjour’ as I arrived.
- Even in a foreign country, a simple ‘bonjour’ can go a long way.
Meaning
‘Bonjour’ translates to ‘good day’ in English and is commonly used in French-speaking countries.
Synonyms
- hello
- hi
- welcome
