How do you say "Hello." in French?

"Hello." in French is "Bonjour.". This phrase is commonly used in France.

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How to Say ‘Hello.’ in French

Q: What does "Bonjour." mean in English?

"Bonjour." means "Hello." in English. Usage tip: Classic all-purpose greeting: bon-jour. Use it until early evening; it's the magic word that opens almost every interaction in France.

Bonjour.

bohn-ZHOOR

[bohn-ZHOOR]

💬 Usage Tip: Classic all-purpose greeting: bon-jour. Use it until early evening; it's the magic word that opens almost every interaction in France.

🇫🇷 In France: In France, saying Bonjour before asking for anything is very important. Skipping it can sound abrupt, even in a yoga studio.

Phrase Breakdown

Bonjour

[bohn-ZHOOR]

hello

A common polite greeting used when meeting someone or starting a conversation.

Example

Bonjour, je voudrais réserver un cours de yoga.

Hello, I would like to book a yoga class.

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