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How to Say ‘Good evening’ in French

Bonsoir

bohn-swahr

[bohn-swahr]

🇫🇷 In France: [Bonsoir] is for arriving in the evening; it is not a goodbye. For leaving, use [au revoir], and [bonne nuit] only when someone is going to bed.

Phrase Breakdown

Bonsoir

[bohn-swahr]

Good evening

A greeting used in the evening.

Example

Bonsoir, comment s'est passée votre journée?

Good evening, how was your day?

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