How to Say ‘Hello.’ in French
Bonjour.
bohn-zhoor
[bohn-zhoor]
🇫🇷 In France: [Bonjour] is the normal way to open almost any interaction in France, including with restaurant staff. Skipping it can sound abrupt, even if you get straight to your request politely.
Phrase Breakdown
Bonjour
[bohn-zhoor]
hello
A common polite greeting meaning hello or good day.
Je dis bonjour en entrant au restaurant.
I say hello when entering the restaurant.
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