Bonne année
neutral
In Quebec French you say Bonne année for "happy new year". A fuller wish is Bonne et heureuse année!, and Meilleurs vœux is common on cards. It is also called bonne et heureuse année.
Meaning: new year greeting (phrase)
Ways to say it
| French | Note |
|---|---|
| Bonne année | neutral |
| bonne et heureuse année | formal |
| meilleurs vœux | cards |
Say Bonne année at midnight on December 31 and in the first days of January. Add bonne santé to wish good health as well.
Which one should you use?
The greeting is the same as in France. Quebecers often combine it with Christmas wishes, as in Joyeux Noël et bonne année.
How do you pronounce it?
Bonne année sounds like "bun ah-NAY".
Did you know?
- In France it is polite to give new year wishes until the end of January.
Examples in context
- Bonne et heureuse année à vous!A good and happy new year to you!
- Meilleurs vœux pour la nouvelle année!Best wishes for the new year!
Example conversation
At midnight on New Year's Eve in Montreal, Julie, Marc and Anne toast together.
- JulieBonne année, tout le monde!Happy new year, everyone!
- MarcBonne année et bonne santé!Happy new year and good health!
- AnneÀ la nôtre!Cheers to us!
