bonjour mon ami
The English phrase "good morning friend" is translated into French as bonjour mon ami.
This phrase is a friendly greeting used to say hello to a friend in the morning.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of bon, meaning "good" and jour, meaning "day".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Quebec, Canada, you may use Bon matin, mon chum to say "good morning friend".
How does it change in a sentence?
To address a female friend, change ami to amie to form bonjour mon amie.
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistakenly say bon matin as a literal translation of "good morning", but bonjour is the correct greeting.
Did you know?
- In France, saying bonjour to a stranger or a shopkeeper is not just polite but often considered a mandatory social requirement before asking a question.
- The greeting bonjour is so central to French culture that it is often accompanied by la bise, a social custom of kissing on both cheeks.
- The term mon chum used in Quebec for 'friend' is a linguistic loan from the English word 'chum', adapted into the local French dialect.
Examples in context
- Bonjour mon cher ami, je te souhaite une merveilleuse journée!Good morning, my dear friend! I wish you a wonderful day!
- Bonjour mon ami, comment vas-tu ?Good morning friend, how are you?
- Bonjour mon ami, passe une bonne journée.Good morning friend, have a good day.
Example conversation
Léa and Hugo meet at a park in the morning.
- LéaBonjour mon ami !Good morning my friend!
- HugoSalut Léa, ça va ?Hi Léa, how's it going?
- LéaÇa va très bien, merci.I'm doing very well, thank you.
- HugoMoi aussi, je suis content de te voir.Me too, I am happy to see you.
