bonjour ma sœur
The English phrase "good morning sister" is translated into French as bonjour ma sœur.
This phrase is a greeting used in the morning to address a female sibling or a woman regarded as a sister.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "good day my sister" because bonjour is the standard way to say both "hello" and "good morning" in French.
Did you know?
- In France, ma sœur is the standard way to address a Catholic nun, regardless of whether she is actually a biological sibling.
- In some Francophone African cultures, ma sœur is used as a friendly term of endearment for female friends or acquaintances to show social closeness.
- The word jour in bonjour stems from the same root as the English 'journey', as both words relate to the passage of a day or a single day's travel.
Examples in context
- Coucou, ma petite sœur adorée! Prête pour une excellente journée?Hey, my dear little sister! Ready for a great day?
- Bonjour ma sœur, tu as bien dormi ?Good morning sister, did you sleep well?
- Bonjour ma sœur, je t'ai apporté un café.Good morning sister, I brought you a coffee.
Example conversation
Gabriel and Manon meet in the kitchen.
- GabrielBonjour ma sœur, comment vas-tu ?Good morning sister, how are you?
- ManonJe vais bien, merci Gabriel.I am doing well, thank you Gabriel.
- GabrielTu veux un café ?Do you want some coffee?
- ManonOui, s'il te plaît !Yes, please!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bonjour, ma, sœur, CC BY-SA 4.0.
