bonne nuit

/bɔn nɥi/
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A farewell that wishes someone a restful night.

Examples

  • Il a éteint la lumière après avoir dit bonne nuit.
    He turned off the light after saying good night.
  • Bonne nuit, dors bien !
    Good night, sleep well!
  • La mère a souhaité bonne nuit aux enfants.
    The mother wished the children good night.
  • Elle m'a envoyé un message pour me dire bonne nuit.
    She sent me a message to say good night.
  • Bonne nuit, à demain !
    Good night, see you tomorrow!

Similar words

dormez bien
fais de beaux rêves
dors bien

Meanings

Bedtime farewell

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Said when someone is leaving for the night or going to sleep, often with a wish that they sleep well.

Examples

  • Bonne nuit, à demain !
    Good night, see you tomorrow!
  • La mère a souhaité bonne nuit aux enfants.
    The mother wished the children good night.
  • Il a éteint la lumière après avoir dit bonne nuit.
    He turned off the light after saying good night.
  • Bonne nuit, dors bien !
    Good night, sleep well!
  • Elle m'a envoyé un message pour me dire bonne nuit.
    She sent me a message to say good night.

Similar words

Etymology

The phrase joins bonne, “good” in the feminine form, with nuit, “night”.

FAQ

What does bonne nuit mean?

It means good night.

When is bonne nuit said?

At bedtime or when parting for the night.

Is bonne nuit a greeting on arrival?

No. Bonsoir is used to greet someone in the evening.

Can bonne nuit be said by text?

Yes, it is common in a bedtime message.

Why is it bonne and not bon?

Nuit is feminine, so the adjective takes the feminine form bonne.

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