bon voyage
/bɔ̃ vwa.jaʒ/
The French phrase for "good travels" is bon voyage.
If the person is specifically embarking on a vacation or holiday, you can use the informal phrase Bonnes vacances.
Did you know?
- In French, if you are wishing someone a good trip by sea, you might traditionally say Bon vent to wish them 'good wind'.
- In certain French contexts, saying bon voyage to someone who is not actually leaving can be a sarcastic way to tell them to go away.
- The word voyage is related to the Latin word 'viaticum', which originally referred to the provisions or money a person carried for a journey. This is the root of the English word 'viaticum' used in religious contexts.
Examples in context
- Bon voyage! Profite bien de ton voyage!Have a good trip! Enjoy your travels!
- Bon voyage !Have a good trip!
- Je te souhaite un bon voyage.I wish you a good trip.
- Dites-lui bon voyage de ma part.Tell him have a good trip for me.
Example conversation
At the airport before Hugo departs.
- ChloéTu es prêt pour ton départ ?Are you ready for your departure?
- HugoOui, l'avion part dans une heure.Yes, the plane leaves in an hour.
- ChloéBon voyage, Hugo !Have a good trip, Hugo!
- HugoMerci, Chloé. À bientôt !Thanks, Chloé. See you soon!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry bon voyage, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bon, voyage, CC BY-SA 4.0.
