Bon dimanche
The English phrase "happy Sunday" is translated into French as Bon dimanche.
Bon dimanche is used as a complete sentence to mean "Have a good Sunday". It is a common greeting used to wish someone a pleasant Sunday.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of Bon (good) and dimanche (Sunday).
How does it change in a sentence?
Because dimanche is a masculine noun, the adjective bon is used in its masculine singular form. The word Bonne means "good" and can be added to greetings.
When do people say it?
When someone says Bon dimanche to you, a common polite response is Merci, à vous aussi in formal situations or Merci, à toi aussi in informal situations.
Did you know?
- In France, the phrase Bon dimanche is almost exclusively used when saying goodbye, rather than as a greeting when first meeting someone.
- In some French-speaking regions, saying Bon dimanche on a Saturday evening is common as a way to wish someone a good upcoming day of rest.
- The word dimanche originates from the Late Latin phrase diēs Dominicus, which literally means 'day of the Lord'.
Examples in context
- Bonjour à tous ! Bon dimanche !Hello, everyone! Happy Sunday!This sentence shows how to use Bon dimanche as a greeting for a group.Tatoeba #9549921 by felix63, translation #13188719 by menaud
- Profite bien de ton dimanche et de moments de bonheur partagés!Enjoy your Sunday and moments of shared happiness!
- Je te souhaite un dimanche merveilleux rempli d'amour et de détente!I wish you a marvelous Sunday filled with love and relaxation!
- Bon dimanche matinGood Sunday morning
- Bon dimanche après-midiGood Sunday afternoon
- Bon dimanche soirGood Sunday evening
- Bon dimanche à vous !Happy Sunday to you!
- Passe un bon dimanche.Have a good Sunday.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Gabriel and Emma are leaving a cafe on a Sunday morning.
- GabrielAu revoir, Emma !Goodbye, Emma!
- EmmaBon dimanche, Gabriel !Happy Sunday, Gabriel!
- GabrielMerci, toi aussi.Thanks, you too.
- EmmaÀ bientôt !See you soon!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bon, dimanche, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
