bon appétit

/bɔn apeti/
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A friendly wish said as someone is about to eat.

Examples

  • Bon appétit, tout le monde !
    Enjoy your meal, everyone!
  • « Bon appétit ! » a dit la mère en posant le plat sur la table.
    “Enjoy your meal!” said the mother as she put the dish on the table.
  • La serveuse nous a souhaité bon appétit.
    The waitress told us to enjoy our meal.
  • Avant de manger, il a dit bon appétit à ses invités.
    Before eating, he said enjoy your meal to his guests.
  • Le repas est prêt. Bon appétit !
    The meal is ready. Enjoy your meal!

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Meanings

Wish before a meal

food
neutral
Said to wish someone pleasure in the meal they are about to eat.

Examples

  • Le repas est prêt. Bon appétit !
    The meal is ready. Enjoy your meal!
  • La serveuse nous a souhaité bon appétit.
    The waitress told us to enjoy our meal.
  • Bon appétit, tout le monde !
    Enjoy your meal, everyone!
  • Avant de manger, il a dit bon appétit à ses invités.
    Before eating, he said enjoy your meal to his guests.
  • « Bon appétit ! » a dit la mère en posant le plat sur la table.
    “Enjoy your meal!” said the mother as she put the dish on the table.

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Etymology

The words mean “good appetite”: bon means “good” and appétit means “appetite”.

FAQ

What does bon appétit mean?

It means enjoy your meal.

When is bon appétit said?

Just before someone starts eating.

Can a server say bon appétit?

Yes. A host, server, or fellow diner can say it.

Is bon appétit formal?

It is a normal, friendly phrase that also works in polite settings.

Is bon appétit an offer of food?

No. It is a wish for someone to enjoy food already being served.

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