How to Say ‘Hello!’ in French
Bonjour !
bohn-ZHOOR
[bohn-ZHOOR]
💬 Usage Tip: Classic all-purpose greeting. Pronounced roughly bon-ZHOOR. Works from morning until early evening.
🇫🇷 In France: At the school gate in France, saying bonjour first is basic politeness before any question or chat.
Phrase Breakdown
Bonjour
[bohn-ZHOOR]
hello
A common polite greeting used at any time of day, especially in everyday situations like the school gate.
À la grille de l’école, je dis Bonjour à la maîtresse.
At the school gate, I say hello to the teacher.
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