How to Say ‘Have a nice day’ in French
Bonne journée
bohn zhoor-nay
[bohn zhoor-nay]
🇫🇷 In France: Shop staff say this as you leave, and saying it back, or Vous aussi "you too", is the natural reply.
Phrase Breakdown
Bonne
[bohn]
Good
Used to express good wishes before sleeping.
Je lui ai souhaité bonne nuit.
I wished them good night.
journée
[zhoor-nay]
day
A feminine noun meaning "day," often used in polite wishes like "Bonne journée !"
La journée commence avec un sourire.
The day begins with a smile.
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