rebonjour
/ʁə.bɔ̃.ʒuʁ/
In French, "hi again" is said as rebonjour.
The term rebonjour is used specifically when you encounter or speak to someone for a second time within the same day. It is also common to see rebonjour used in digital communications, such as emails or chats, when resuming a conversation that was started earlier that day.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is formed by combining the prefix re- (meaning "again") and bonjour (meaning "hello" or "good day").
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
While rebonjour is a common term, it is often used in a slightly more casual or lighthearted way than a standard bonjour. For a more polite or formal way to say "hello again", you can use Bonjour à nouveau.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of rebonjour is /ʁə.bɔ̃.ʒuʁ/. It has 3 syllables.
Did you know?
- In some French-speaking regions, the prefix re- is used as a standalone greeting in very casual settings, where a person simply says re! to mean 'hi again'.
- While rebonjour is common in speech and email, you will rarely find it in traditional French dictionaries, as it was long considered a colloquial creation rather than a formal word.
- While 'bonjour' is strictly for the daytime, if you encounter someone again late at night, you would not use rebonjour but would instead use 'rebonsoir' to say 'hello again' in the evening.
Examples in context
- Rebonjour, vous allez bien ?Hi again, are you doing well?
- Rebonjour à tous !Hi again, everyone!
- Rebonjour, je reviens vous voir.Hi again, I am coming back to see you.
Example conversation
Nathan runs into Emma again at the local bakery.
- NathanRebonjour Emma !Hi again, Emma!
- EmmaAh, rebonjour Nathan.Ah, hi again, Nathan.
- NathanVous avez oublié votre sac.You forgot your bag.
- EmmaOh merci beaucoup !Oh, thank you very much!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry rebonjour, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
