How to Say ‘Have a lovely evening!’ in French
Passez une bonne soirée !
pah-SAY ewn bun swah-RAY
[pah-SAY ewn bun swah-RAY]
🇫🇷 In France: This is the standard parting line after about late afternoon. Earlier in the day, people say Bonne journée ! "Have a good day!" instead.
Phrase Breakdown
Passez
[pah-SAY]
have / spend
Imperative of 'passer'; used in well-wishing.
Passez un joyeux Noël !
Have a merry Christmas!
une bonne soirée !
ewn bun swah-RAY
a good evening!
'Soirée' is the evening as it passes. It's used for wishes, unlike 'soir'.
Bonne soirée, à demain !
Have a good evening, see you tomorrow!
Words in this phrase
une
[ewn]
a
Indefinite article, feminine singular.
Elle veut une pomme.
She wants an apple.
bonne
[bun]
good
Feminine form of 'bon'.
Bonne nuit !
Good night!
soirée
[swah-RAY]
evening
The evening as a period of time or event; used in wishing someone a nice evening.
On a passé une super soirée.
We had a great evening.
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