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How to Say ‘A good weekend’ in French

Un bon week-end

uhn bohn week end

[uhn bohn week end]

💬 Usage Tip: Bon usually comes before the noun, unlike most French describing words. The same goes for bonne journée "have a good day".

Phrase Breakdown

[uhn]

a / an

An indefinite article used before a masculine singular noun.

Example

Un casque est important pour le roller.

A helmet is important for inline skating.

bon

[bohn]

good

An adjective meaning good; before 'moment' it takes the form 'bon'.

Example

C'est un bon moment après une séance de roller.

It is a good moment after an inline skating session.

week

[week]

week

First part of the borrowed expression week-end in French.

Example

Un menu du week-end attire beaucoup de clients.

A weekend menu attracts many customers.

end

[end]

end

Second part of the borrowed expression week-end in French.

Example

Un menu du week-end est parfois disponible dès vendredi soir.

A weekend menu is sometimes available from Friday evening.

Guides for French learners

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