How to Say ‘Hello.’ in French
Bonjour.
bohn-ZHOOR
[bohn-ZHOOR]
💬 Usage Tip: The all-purpose French greeting. Pronounced roughly bon-ZHOOR. Easy win: use it before any question at the vet.
🇫🇷 In France: In France, starting with Bonjour is almost mandatory in shops, clinics, and receptions. Skipping it can sound abrupt.
Phrase Breakdown
Bonjour
[bohn-ZHOOR]
hello
A common polite greeting used when arriving at the vet clinic.
Je dis Bonjour en arrivant avec ma poule chez le vétérinaire.
I say hello when arriving with my hen at the vet.
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