How to Say ‘Good luck’ in French
Bonne chance
bun shahnss
[bun shahnss]
💬 Usage Tip: A universal phrase of encouragement.
🇫🇷 In France: Often said before exams or interviews, similar to English-speaking cultures.
Phrase Breakdown
Bonne
[bun]
Good
Used to describe something positive or favorable.
Bonne chance avec le projet.
Good luck with the project.
chance
[shahnss]
luck
The success or failure apparently brought by chance rather than one's own actions.
Je vous souhaite bonne chance pour la conférence.
I wish you good luck for the conference.
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