bonne journée
have a good day
Pronunciation
/bɔn ʒuʁ.ne/
Cultural Note
French shopkeepers, cashiers, and service workers commonly wish you 'bonne journée' as you leave. It is polite to respond in kind. Note the difference: 'bonjour' is a greeting, while 'bonne journée' is a farewell wish.
📝 Example Sentences
Au revoir et bonne journée !
Goodbye and have a good day!
Merci, bonne journée à vous aussi.
Thank you, have a good day too.
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