How to Say ‘Good luck / Courage’ in French
Bon courage
bohn koo-razh
[bohn koo-razh]
🇫🇷 In France: [Bon courage] is very common in France for someone dealing with something annoying or difficult. It is warmer and more everyday than English "good luck," even when no luck is really involved.
Phrase Breakdown
Bon
[bohn]
good
Adjective meaning 'good'; in this phrase it helps express encouragement.
Bon courage avec cette panne d'eau chaude.
Good luck with this hot water problem.
courage
[koo-razh]
courage / good luck
Used to encourage someone facing a difficulty; often translated as 'good luck' or 'hang in there'.
Bon courage pendant les réparations.
Good luck during the repairs.
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