Bonjour
standard, Louisiana
The usual Cajun greeting is Bonjour. Friends say Salut and people answering the phone often say Allô.
Meaning: greeting (phrase)
Ways to say it
| French | Note |
|---|---|
| Bonjour | standard, Louisiana |
| Salut | casual |
| Allô | phone, informal |
After Bonjour people usually add Comment ça va? or the Cajun Quoi ça dit?, meaning "what is new?" Both are friendly small talk.
How do you pronounce it?
Bonjour sounds like "bohn-ZHOOR".
Did you know?
- CODOFIL, the Council for the Development of French in Louisiana, was created in 1968 to support the French language in the state.
Examples in context
- Bonjour, comment ça va?Hello, how are you?
- Salut, mon ami!Hi, my friend!
- Allô, c'est moi.Hello, it is me.
Example conversation
Lionel meets his new neighbor Clémence at the fence in Scott.
- LionelBonjour! Je suis Lionel.Hello! I am Lionel.
- ClémenceBonjour, Lionel. Clémence.Hello, Lionel. Clémence.
- LionelContent de te rencontrer.Nice to meet you.
