Direct answer
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bonjour
Romanization
bonjour
Pronunciation
bohn-zhoor
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How to say “hello” in French
Learn how to say "hello" in French: bonjour (bonjour), with pronunciation, usage notes, examples, and related phrases.
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When to use it
Use it in everyday conversation. These phrases are broadly useful for travel, messaging, study, and normal social moments. Bonjour is the standard hello in French during the day. Bonsoir is used in the evening.
Examples
Bonjour.
Hello.
Bonjour, enchanté.
Hello, nice to meet you.
Common mistakes
Do not translate "hello" word by word; use the full French phrase as a unit.
Use romanization as a pronunciation hint, not as the normal written form.
Check the tone before using it: this version is marked safe.
FAQ
How do you say "hello" in French?
Say bonjour. The romanization is bonjour, and the pronunciation is bohn-zhoor.
Is bonjour formal or casual?
This version is marked safe. Bonjour is the standard hello in French during the day. Bonsoir is used in the evening.
When should I use "hello" in French?
Use it in everyday conversation. These phrases are broadly useful for travel, messaging, study, and normal social moments. Bonjour is the standard hello in French during the day. Bonsoir is used in the evening.
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