Bonjour, monsieur
polite, formal
To a man you do not know, say Bonjour, monsieur. To a friend, say Salut ! The word bonjour itself is the same for everyone. It is also called Bonjour !
Meaning: greeting (phrase)
Ways to say it
| French | Note |
|---|---|
| Bonjour, monsieur | polite, formal |
| Salut ! | casual |
| Bonjour ! | neutral |
Using monsieur makes the greeting respectful. In the evening change to Bonsoir, monsieur.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
With vous continue with Comment allez-vous ? With tu friends, Ça va ? is enough.
How do you pronounce it?
Bonjour is pronounced "bon-ZHOOR" and monsieur is "muh-SYUH".
Did you know?
- In French, ravie or ravi is a polite reply when you meet someone, and a woman uses the feminine ravie.
Examples in context
- Bonjour, monsieur.Hello, sir.
- Salut, Antoine !Hi, Antoine!
Example conversation
Emma enters her new office and greets her manager, Durand.
- EmmaBonjour, monsieur Durand.Hello, Mr. Durand.
- DurandBonjour, Emma. Bienvenue.Hello, Emma. Welcome.
- EmmaMerci, je suis ravie.Thank you, I am delighted.
- DurandJe vous montre votre bureau.Let me show you your desk.
