bonjour tante
The English phrase "hello aunt" is translated into French as bonjour tante.
This phrase is a greeting used when speaking to one's aunt.
Did you know?
- In some French-speaking regions, particularly in parts of Africa, calling an older woman tante is a sign of deep respect even if she is not related to you.
- The word tante likely evolved from the Latin amita because children often repeat the first letter of a word when learning to speak.
- In France, greeting an aunt with bonjour is often accompanied by la bise, a social custom of kissing on both cheeks.
Example conversation
Hugo visits his aunt Léa at her home.
- HugoBonjour tante, je peux entrer ?Hello aunt, may I come in?
- LéaOui Hugo, entre donc !Yes Hugo, come on in!
- HugoMerci beaucoup, Léa.Thank you very much, Léa.
- LéaC'est un plaisir de te voir.It is a pleasure to see you.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bonjour, tante, CC BY-SA 4.0.
