j'espère que tu passes une bonne journée
In French, 'I hope you have a good day' is translated as j'espère que tu passes une bonne journée.
This phrase is a friendly wish expressed to someone to enjoy the remainder of their day. Note that while bon jour is a literal translation of 'good day', the phrase bonne journée is used specifically when wishing someone a good duration of the day ahead.
When do people say it?
After the morning or early afternoon, one may use the greeting bonsoir.
Did you know?
- The term journée shares its roots with the word 'journey' in English, as both originally referred to a day's work or a day's travel.
- In French, the word tu is highly intimate, so using this phrase with a stranger or a boss might actually sound overly familiar or even rude.
- If you are leaving a shop, it is more common to simply say Bonne journée! as a shorthand rather than the full sentence starting with j'espère que…
Examples in context
- Bonjour, Madame Dupont. Je vous souhaite une excellente journée remplie de succès.Good morning, Mrs. Dupont. I wish you an excellent day filled with success.
- Salut Marc, passe une bonne journée et profite bien du soleil !Hi Marc, have a good day and enjoy the sun!
Example conversation
Chloé is leaving Gabriel at the office.
- ChloéJe m'en vais, Gabriel !I'm leaving, Gabriel!
- GabrielD'accord, à demain Chloé.Okay, see you tomorrow, Chloé.
- ChloéMerci, j'espère que tu passes une bonne journée.Thanks, I hope you're having a good day.
- GabrielC'est gentil, merci beaucoup !That's kind, thank you very much!
