bon
male, standard
The word for "good" is bon before a masculine noun and bonne before a feminine one. C'est bon is the everyday way to say "it is good".
Meaning: of high quality or pleasant (adjective)
Ways to say it
| French | Note |
|---|---|
| bon | male, standard |
| bonne | female |
| C'est bon | everyday |
Use bon in un bon repas and bonne in une bonne idée. Bon alone also works as a mild "okay" or "well then" when a speaker starts a sentence.
How do you pronounce it?
Bon has a nasal vowel and sounds like "bohn" without a hard "n".
Did you know?
- Strong dark coffee, often with chicory, is a long standing tradition in Louisiana.
Examples in context
- C'est un bon café.It is a good coffee.
- C'est une bonne idée.It is a good idea.
- Bon, on y va?Well, shall we go?
Example conversation
Arnaud tastes coffee at his aunt Lise's kitchen table in Ville Platte.
- ArnaudTon café est bon, Tante.Your coffee is good, Aunt.
- LiseJe le fais fort.I make it strong.
- ArnaudC'est comme ça que je l'aime.That is how I like it.
