bon film
To say "enjoy the movie" in French, you use bon film.
The phrase is used to wish someone a pleasant experience while they are watching a film. It is typically used as a parting remark when someone is heading into a theater or starting a film.
Which one should you use?
While bon film is a common, shortened and informal way to wish someone a good time at the cinema without using a full verb construction, other forms exist for different contexts. For example, you might use Profitez du film or Que le film vous plaise in more formal settings or the slang Kiffe bien le film in very casual situations.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
bon film is an informal and common way to express this wish. For formal situations, you can use Profitez du film or the more elaborate Que le film vous plaise, which translates to "May you enjoy the movie". In very casual or slang contexts, you might hear Kiffe bien le film.
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb kiffer is a colloquial term used to mean "to enjoy".
Did you know?
- The slang verb kiffer used in Kiffe bien le film comes from the Arabic word 'kif', which refers to the pleasure derived from smoking cannabis.
- In France, the cinema is often referred to as le septième art or 'the seventh art'. This elevates the act of watching a film to a high cultural experience.
- The word film in French is actually a loanword borrowed directly from English. While many French words have Latin roots, this particular noun entered the language from the English term.
Examples in context
- Bonjour tout le monde, profitez du film ce soir!Hello everyone, enjoy the movie tonight!
- Bon film et amuse-toi bien!Enjoy the movie and have fun!
- Bon film !Enjoy the movie!
Example conversation
Emma and Lucas are entering a cinema.
- EmmaOn a enfin nos billets !We finally have our tickets!
- LucasSuper, entrons dans la salle.Great, let's go into the theater.
- EmmaBon film, Lucas !Enjoy the movie, Lucas!
- LucasMerci, toi aussi Emma !Thanks, you too Emma!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bon, film, CC BY-SA 4.0.
