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bonne nuit

English translation of bonne nuit

Good night

The French word 'bonne nuit' is used as a parting phrase, said to people before they go to sleep. It is synonymous with the English phrase 'good night'.


Example sentences using: bonne nuit

J'ai dit 'bonne nuit' à mes enfants.

English translation of J'ai dit 'bonne nuit' à mes enfants.

I said 'good night' to my children.

In this sentence, the speaker is expressing that they've wished their children a good night. This is a common practice in many cultures before going to bed.

Je vais vous souhaiter une bonne nuit.

English translation of Je vais vous souhaiter une bonne nuit.

I'm going to wish you a good night.

This sentence is expressing that the speaker will wish the other party 'good night'. This is a way of expressing wishes of a good sleep.

Avant de dormir, nous devons tous dire 'bonne nuit'.

English translation of Avant de dormir, nous devons tous dire 'bonne nuit'.

Before sleeping, we all must say 'good night'.

This sentence implies that it's a rule or tradition within a group to say 'good night' before going to bed.

N'oublie pas de te dire 'bonne nuit'.

English translation of N'oublie pas de te dire 'bonne nuit'.

Don't forget to say 'good night' to yourself.

This sentence is suggesting that it's important to wish yourself a good night. This could be interpreted as promoting self-care.

'Bonne nuit' était la dernière chose qu'elle a dite avant de se coucher.

English translation of 'Bonne nuit' était la dernière chose qu'elle a dite avant de se coucher.

'Good night' was the last thing she said before going to bed.

This sentence means that the last thing the person did before going to sleep was to say 'good night.'

Le livre se termine par un message de 'bonne nuit'.

English translation of Le livre se termine par un message de 'bonne nuit'.

The book ends with a 'good night' message.

The sentence describes how a book ends with a 'good night' message. This could be in a story book or a nighttime novel.

'Bonne nuit', a-t-il murmuré avant de fermer les yeux.

English translation of 'Bonne nuit', a-t-il murmuré avant de fermer les yeux.

'Good night', he whispered before closing his eyes.

This sentence means the person whispered 'good night' just before they went to sleep or closed their eyes.

Ma grand-mère m'a toujours dit 'bonne nuit' au téléphone.

English translation of Ma grand-mère m'a toujours dit 'bonne nuit' au téléphone.

My grandmother always said 'good night' to me on the phone.

The sentence expresses a tradition or habit of a grandmother saying 'good night' to the speaker over the phone. This can reflect a close relationship.

Il est temps de dire 'bonne nuit'.

English translation of Il est temps de dire 'bonne nuit'.

It's time to say 'good night'.

This sentence is used to indicate that it's time to end the day and wish others good night, signaling going to sleep.

Après avoir dit 'bonne nuit', il a laissé la pièce.

English translation of Après avoir dit 'bonne nuit', il a laissé la pièce.

After saying 'good night', he left the room.

In this sentence the persona said 'good night' and then left the room. It shows that 'good night' was used as a parting gesture.

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