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How to Say ‘Hello, sir!’ in French

Bonjour, monsieur !

bon-zhoor muh-syur

[bon-zhoor muh-syur]

🇫🇷 In France: Always say Bonjour before ordering. Launching straight into your order without it comes across as rude in France.

Phrase Breakdown

Bonjour

[bon-zhoor]

Hello / Good morning

A polite standard greeting, very common in the morning at school drop-off or pick-up.

Example

Le matin, je dis Bonjour au papa devant l'école.

In the morning, I say hello to the dad in front of the school.

monsieur

[muh-syur]

sir

A respectful form of address for a man.

Example

Monsieur Dupont aime les croque-monsieur avec du fromage.

Mr. Dupont likes croque-monsieur with cheese.

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