bon voyage

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/bɔ̃ vwajaʒ/
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A wish for someone setting off on a journey.

Examples

  • Sa mère lui a écrit « bon voyage » avant le départ.
    His mother wrote have a good trip to him before he left.
  • Bon voyage et à bientôt !
    Have a good trip and see you soon!
  • Bon voyage, prends soin de toi.
    Safe travels; take care of yourself.
  • Le chauffeur nous a dit bon voyage.
    The driver said have a good trip to us.
  • Nous lui avons souhaité bon voyage à la gare.
    We wished her a good trip at the station.

Similar words

bon trajet
bonne route

Meanings

Travel farewell

travel
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Said before someone leaves, with the hope that their journey will be safe and enjoyable.

Examples

  • Bon voyage et à bientôt !
    Have a good trip and see you soon!
  • Nous lui avons souhaité bon voyage à la gare.
    We wished her a good trip at the station.
  • Bon voyage, prends soin de toi.
    Safe travels; take care of yourself.
  • Sa mère lui a écrit « bon voyage » avant le départ.
    His mother wrote have a good trip to him before he left.
  • Le chauffeur nous a dit bon voyage.
    The driver said have a good trip to us.

Similar words

Etymology

The adjective bon agrees with masculine voyage, “journey” or “trip”.

FAQ

What does bon voyage mean?

It means have a good trip.

When is bon voyage said?

Before someone leaves on a journey.

Can bon voyage be said at a station?

Yes, it is natural when seeing off a traveler.

Is bon voyage a greeting on arrival?

No, it is a wish before departure.

Why is it bon, not bonne?

Voyage is masculine in French.

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