How to Say "Bonjour" in French

bonjour

/bɔ̃.ʒuʁ/

bonjour is the French way to say hello.

bonjour is a common greeting used to say hello to someone during the day.

Which one should you use?

While bonjour is used during the day, the term bonsoir is used once the evening begins.

In some regions, the informal phrase salut les gars is used to say "hi guys".

Unlike many English greetings, bonjour does not change based on whether you are addressing one person or multiple people.

The pronunciation is /bɔ̃.ʒuʁ/ and consists of 2 syllables.

In France, it is considered impolite to start a conversation with a stranger, such as a shopkeeper or waiter, without first saying bonjour.

While English speakers use 'good day' as a formal parting, in French, bonjour is almost exclusively used to initiate contact.
In some French-speaking regions, a quick bonjour accompanied by a 'la bise' (kissing on the cheeks) is the standard greeting between friends and family.
The English word 'journal' shares the same root as the jour in bonjour, as both originate from the Latin word for 'day'.

Comment dit-on « bonjour » en allemand l'après-midi ?
How do you say "bonjour" in German in the afternoon?
This sentence shows how to ask how to say bonjour in German during the afternoon.
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Dis juste «Bonjour !» et ils vont penser que tu es français !
Just say "Bonjour!" and they'll think that you're French!
This sentence illustrates how using bonjour can make someone appear French.
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Bonjour, Monsieur !
Hello, Sir!

Emma and Hugo meet in a quiet street during the day.

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