How to Say ‘Good night’ in French
Bonne nuit
bohn nwee
[bohn nwee]
🇫🇷 In France: [Bonne nuit] is usually for the end of the night, when people are heading to bed. If you say it while just leaving a shop or restaurant, it can sound odd.
Phrase Breakdown
Bonne
[bohn]
Good night
A farewell used before going to sleep.
Bonne nuit, dormez bien.
Good night, sleep well.
nuit
[nwee]
Night
The period of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
La nuit est belle.
The night is beautiful.
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