Bienvenue au Canada
Bienvenue au Canada is the French way to say welcome to Canada.
This phrase is used as a greeting to welcome someone who has just arrived in Canada.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of Bienvenue (welcome) and au Canada (to the Canada).
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase Bienvenue au Canada, the word au is a contraction of the preposition à (to) and the masculine article le (the), which is used because Canada is a masculine noun. When using Bienvenue as an interjection to greet someone, it is always used in the feminine singular form, regardless of the gender of the person being welcomed.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid saying Bienvenue à le Canada. You must use the mandatory contraction au Canada instead.
Did you know?
- In some parts of Canada, Bienvenue is used to mean 'you're welcome' after someone says thank you. This usage is a recent loan from English and is not found in France.
Examples in context
- Bienvenue au Canada !Welcome to Canada!This example shows how to use the phrase Bienvenue au Canada as a greeting.Tatoeba #13025563 by Adelpa, translation #1102990 by jamessilver
- Bienvenue au Canada, mon ami !Welcome to Canada, my friend!
Example conversation
Emma greets Gabriel at the airport.
- EmmaBienvenue au Canada, Gabriel !Welcome to Canada, Gabriel!
- GabrielMerci beaucoup, Emma.Thank you very much, Emma.
- EmmaTu as fait bon voyage ?Did you have a good trip?
- GabrielOui, tout s'est bien passé.Yes, everything went well.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Canada, bienvenue, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
