Bonne nuit
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In Quebec French Bonne nuit is how you say "goodnight". Add Dors bien, "sleep well", for a warmer wish. It is also called bonne soirée.
Meaning: wish before sleep (phrase)
Ways to say it
| French | Note |
|---|---|
| Bonne nuit | neutral |
| dors bien | friendly |
| bonne soirée | evening |
Say Bonne nuit when someone goes to bed or when you leave late at night. Use Bonne soirée if the evening is still going on.
Which one should you use?
Bonsoir is a greeting, not a goodnight wish.
How do you pronounce it?
Bonne nuit sounds like "bun NWEE".
Did you know?
- Faire dodo is a child's way to say "go to sleep" in French, from the verb dormir.
Examples in context
- Bonne nuit, tout le monde.Goodnight, everyone.
- Dors bien, mon amour.Sleep well, my love.
- Bonne soirée, à demain!Have a nice evening, see you tomorrow!
Example conversation
Camille says goodnight to her sister Laurence at their parents' home in Trois-Rivières.
- CamilleBonne nuit, Laurence.Goodnight, Laurence.
- LaurenceBonne nuit, dors bien.Goodnight, sleep well.
- CamilleÀ demain matin!See you tomorrow morning!
