bonne journée

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A parting wish for a pleasant day.

Examples

  • Bonne journée, madame !
    Have a nice day, ma’am!
  • Je pars travailler. Bonne journée !
    I am leaving for work. Have a good day!
  • Le vendeur m'a souhaité une bonne journée.
    The shop assistant wished me a nice day.
  • Elle dit bonne journée à ses voisins.
    She says have a nice day to her neighbors.
  • Merci pour votre visite et bonne journée.
    Thank you for visiting, and have a nice day.

Similar words

bonne continuation

Meanings

Daytime farewell

social
neutral
Said when leaving someone during the day, hoping the rest of their day goes well.

Examples

  • Bonne journée, madame !
    Have a nice day, ma’am!
  • Le vendeur m'a souhaité une bonne journée.
    The shop assistant wished me a nice day.
  • Je pars travailler. Bonne journée !
    I am leaving for work. Have a good day!
  • Elle dit bonne journée à ses voisins.
    She says have a nice day to her neighbors.
  • Merci pour votre visite et bonne journée.
    Thank you for visiting, and have a nice day.

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Etymology

The adjective bonne takes feminine form to agree with journée, the day as experienced.

FAQ

What does bonne journée mean?

It means have a nice day.

When is bonne journée said?

When parting from someone during the day.

Is bonne journée used on arrival?

Usually no; bonjour greets someone on arrival.

Can a shop assistant say bonne journée?

Yes, it is a common polite farewell in a shop.

Why is it bonne, not bon?

Journée is feminine.

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