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How do you say "have a nice day" in French?
Bonne journée
In French, "have a nice day" is Bonne journée.
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Pronunciation
Say bun zhoor-NAY, with a soft French j sound in the middle and stress on the final syllable.
Grammar notes
Bonne journée is a phrase used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
have a nice day
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How to remember Bonne journée
Journée shares a root with journal, a daily record, since it simply means the whole day.
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Questions about Bonne journée
How do you pronounce Bonne journée?
Say bun zhoor-NAY, with a soft French j sound in the middle and stress on the final syllable.
Is Bonne journée formal or casual?
Bonne journée is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is Bonne journée used in French?
Bonne journée is used the same way as the equivalent English phrase. For example: (have a nice day).
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