How to Say ‘A good day’ in French
Une bonne journée
ewn bawn zhoor-nay
[ewn bawn zhoor-nay]
💬 Usage Tip: Very common closing wish. Often said as Bonne journée ! on its own.
🇫🇷 In France: Ending with Bonne journée is extremely French and very natural at school drop-off.
Phrase Breakdown
Une
[ewn]
a
An indefinite article used before a feminine singular noun.
Une bonne journée, c'est tout ce qu'on espère le matin.
A good day is all we hope for in the morning.
bonne
[bawn]
good
A feminine form of bon, used before a feminine noun.
Une bonne journée commence souvent dans le calme.
A good day often starts calmly.
journée
[zhoor-nay]
day
A common noun meaning day, often used in polite expressions.
Une bonne journée à tous les parents devant l'école !
Have a good day to all the parents in front of the school!
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