How to Say ‘Have a nice day!’ in French
Bonne journée !
bun zhoor-nay
[bun zhoor-nay]
🇫🇷 In France: French people say this when parting during the day, to shopkeepers and neighbours alike. In the evening, switch to Bonne soirée ! "Have a nice evening!".
Phrase Breakdown
Bonne
[bun]
good; nice
Feminine form of « bon », often used in greetings and wishes.
Bonne chance pour demain.
Good luck for tomorrow.
journée
[zhoor-nay]
day
A feminine noun meaning « day », often in the sense of daytime or one’s day.
La journée commence tôt.
The day starts early.
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