What does bonjour mean?
Bonjour means (in French contexts) Good morning; hello..
Bonjour
/bɒnˈʒʊə/ · interjection
Meaning
(in French contexts) Good morning; hello..
Definitions by Sense
- (in French contexts) Good morning; hello.
- (ambitransitive) To greet in French with "bonjour".
Example Sentences
Say bonjour to the botched R.S.V.P. The practice of replying to invitations, let alone actually showing up to parties as promised, has become as antiquated as the chimney sweep, and much messier.
He went on down the boulevard, bonjouring right and left, lifting his hat, bowing. He moved very slowly.
Connaughton entered the simple but cheery restaurant, checked his coat, bonjoured the maître d'...
They bonjoured back and stood there awkwardly. Finally, Flood broke the silence.
Synonyms for bonjour
Antonyms for bonjour
Related Words
Word Forms
- bon jour
- bonjours
- bonjouring
- bonjoured
Usage Notes
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What is a synonym for bonjour?
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How do you use bonjour in a sentence?
Say bonjour to the botched R.S.V.P. The practice of replying to invitations, let alone actually showing up to parties as promised, has become as antiquated as the chimney sweep, and much messier.
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