bon week-end
In French, the phrase "have a great weekend" is expressed as bon week-end.
The phrase is a friendly wish used to say goodbye to someone before the weekend begins. It is typically used as a parting expression on Friday afternoon or Saturday morning. Although bon week-end literally means "good weekend", it is the standard way to express the wish "have a great weekend" in French.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase Passe un bon week-end uses the imperative form of the verb passer to mean "have a great weekend" when speaking to one person informally. To address a group of people or one person formally, use Passez un bon week-end.
Did you know?
- In some formal French professional settings, you might hear colleagues simply say Bon courage on a Friday if they know the person has a busy or difficult weekend ahead.
- In many French-speaking regions like Quebec, you might encounter 'fin de semaine' instead of 'week-end' to express the same idea.
- In France, saying bon week-end on a Thursday is often seen as a subtle hint that you are leaving early or do not intend to see the person again until Monday.
Examples in context
- Passe un bon week-end.Have a great weekend.This sentence is useful for practicing the phrase bon week-end.Tatoeba #1144805 by Wittydev, translation #1142869 by CM
- Passe un super week-end. On se voit lundi pour déjeuner!Have a great weekend. See you Monday for lunch!
- Bon week-end à tous !Have a great weekend, everyone!
- Je vous souhaite un bon week-end.I wish you a great weekend.
Example conversation
Chloé and Gabriel are leaving the office on a Friday afternoon.
- ChloéÀ lundi, Gabriel !See you Monday, Gabriel!
- GabrielÀ lundi, Chloé. Bon week-end !See you Monday, Chloé. Have a great weekend!
- ChloéMerci, toi aussi !Thanks, you too!
- GabrielMerci, salut !Thanks, bye!
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
