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Should I say bonjour, bonne journée, bonsoir, etc... when meeting/leaving someone ?
The table below gives the answer:
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when meeting s.o. |
when leaving s.o. |
| in the morning |
bonjour |
bonne matinée |
| in the afternoon |
bon après-midi |
| in the evening |
bonsoir |
bonne soirée |
| at night |
bonne nuit |
Some examples:
- Bonjour Maman, tu as bien dormi ?
Good morning Mum, did you sleep well?
- Bonne journée monsieur Roland.
Have a good day Mr Roland.
- Bonsoir! Comment allez-vous ?
Good evening! How are you doing?
- Bonne nuit Antoine.
Good night Antoine.
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