Bonjour
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /bɒnˈʒʊə/ · Part of speech interjection
Quick meaning: Bonjour is an interjection meaning (in French contexts) Good morning; hello.
Meaning
(in French contexts) Good morning; hello.
More Meanings
- (ambitransitive) To greet in French with "bonjour".
Example Sentences
They bonjoured back and stood there awkwardly. Finally, Flood broke the silence.
Connaughton entered the simple but cheery restaurant, checked his coat, bonjoured the maître d'.
He went on down the boulevard, bonjouring right and left, lifting his hat, bowing. He moved very slowly.
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.
Word Forms
- bon jour
- bonjours
- bonjouring
- bonjoured
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include howdy, morning, hey, afternoon, cheerio, greetings.
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