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How to Say ‘Hello’ in French

Bonjour

bohn-ZHOOR

[bohn-ZHOOR]

🇫🇷 In France: Say Bonjour when you walk into a shop, a bakery or a doctor's waiting room. Skipping it and going straight to your question comes across as rude.

Phrase Breakdown

Bonjour

[bohn-ZHOOR]

hello; good morning

A common polite greeting in French, used when meeting someone or starting a presentation.

Example

Je dis Bonjour au jury avant de commencer.

I say hello to the jury before starting.

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