Bonjour maman
The English phrase "hello mommy" can be translated into French as Bonjour maman.
This phrase is a greeting used by a child or an adult to say hello to their mother.
Which one should you use?
While Bonjour maman is a standard greeting, Salut maman is a more informal way to say "Hi mommy".
Did you know?
- In very traditional French households, children might still use the formal vous instead of tu when saying Bonjour to a parent.
- In French culture, a child saying Bonjour maman is often accompanied by la bise, a social kiss on the cheeks.
- Although Salut is listed as informal, it is one of the few French words that can mean both 'hello' and 'goodbye'.
Examples in context
- Bonjour, Maman ! Comment ça va aujourd'hui ?Hello, Mom! How are you today?
- Coucou, bonjour maman.Hi, hello mommy.
- Bonjour maman, tu vas bien ?Hello mommy, are you doing well?
Example conversation
Emma enters the kitchen in the morning.
- EmmaBonjour maman !Hello mommy!
- GabrielBonjour Emma, tu as faim ?Hello Emma, are you hungry?
- EmmaOui, j'ai très faim.Yes, I am very hungry.
- GabrielAlors, viens manger.Then, come eat.
