bonjour maman et papa
The English phrase "good morning mom and dad" is translated into French as bonjour maman et papa.
This phrase is a greeting used specifically in the morning to address one's parents.
Did you know?
- Depending on the region, some French speakers might use bon matin in Quebec, though bonjour remains the standard in France.
- The word et was actually written as just e in Old French before the 't' was re-added in the 12th century to match Latin.
- In French culture, it is common for adults to continue using the affectionate terms maman and papa well into adulthood.
Examples in context
- Bonjour maman et papa, vous allez bien ?Good morning mom and dad, are you doing well?
Example conversation
Emma enters the kitchen where her parents are having breakfast.
- EmmaBonjour maman et papa !Good morning mom and dad!
- NathanBonjour Emma, tu as bien dormi ?Good morning Emma, did you sleep well?
- EmmaOui, très bien, merci.Yes, very well, thank you.
- NathanPrends ton petit-déjeuner maintenant.Have your breakfast now.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bonjour, et, maman, papa, CC BY-SA 4.0.
