bonne soirée

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/bɔn swaʁe/
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A farewell wishing someone a pleasant evening.

Examples

  • Bonne soirée, à demain !
    Have a nice evening, see you tomorrow!
  • Je rentre chez moi. Bonne soirée !
    I am going home. Have a nice evening!
  • Le serveur nous a souhaité une bonne soirée.
    The waiter wished us a pleasant evening.
  • Elle a dit bonne soirée en quittant le bureau.
    She said have a nice evening as she left the office.
  • Bonne soirée à tous et à bientôt.
    Have a nice evening, everyone, and see you soon.

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Meanings

Evening farewell

social
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Said as someone leaves in the evening, wishing them an enjoyable remainder of the evening.

Examples

  • Bonne soirée, à demain !
    Have a nice evening, see you tomorrow!
  • Le serveur nous a souhaité une bonne soirée.
    The waiter wished us a pleasant evening.
  • Je rentre chez moi. Bonne soirée !
    I am going home. Have a nice evening!
  • Elle a dit bonne soirée en quittant le bureau.
    She said have a nice evening as she left the office.
  • Bonne soirée à tous et à bientôt.
    Have a nice evening, everyone, and see you soon.

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Etymology

The adjective bonne agrees with the feminine noun soirée, the evening as a span of time.

FAQ

What does bonne soirée mean?

It means have a nice evening.

When is bonne soirée used?

When parting from someone in the evening.

Is bonne soirée the same as bonsoir?

No. Bonsoir can greet someone, while bonne soirée is a farewell wish.

Is bonne soirée the same as bonne nuit?

No. Bonne nuit is usually said at bedtime.

Why is it bonne?

Soirée is feminine in French.

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