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Bon matin

English translation of Bon matin

Good morning

The French word 'Bon matin' is commonly used in Quebec. However, in other parts of the French-speaking world, 'Bonjour' is typically used to say 'Good morning'. It is an informal greeting commonly used when people meet for the first time in the day.


Example sentences using: Bon matin

Bon matin, comment allez-vous aujourd'hui?

English translation of Bon matin, comment allez-vous aujourd'hui?

Good morning, how are you today?

In this sentence, 'Bon matin' is used as a salutation at the start of the day. It is followed by a courteous inquiry about the other person's wellbeing.

Le bon matin est le meilleur moment pour faire de l'exercice.

English translation of Le bon matin est le meilleur moment pour faire de l'exercice.

The early morning is the best time to exercise.

Here, 'bon matin' is not treated as a greeting but instead, signifies the early morning. The phrase conveys the idea that exercising in the early morning (bon matin) is beneficial.

J'aime le café du bon matin.

English translation of J'aime le café du bon matin.

I love early morning coffee.

In this example, 'bon matin' is utilized to denote the time of day (early morning) during which the speaker enjoys their coffee. The phrase signifies a simple morning pleasure or routine.

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