Bon Voyage: French Vocabulary Explained

Expression: Bon voyage
Pronunciation: [bo(n) vwa yazh]
Meaning: have a good trip
Literal translation: good trip
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Notes: The expression bon voyage is used in both French and English to say goodbye to travelers and wish them well.

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French Idiomatic Expressions With 'Bon'

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• bonnes vacances - enjoy your vacation/holiday
• bonne route - safe journey, drive safely
• bon retour - safe journey home

In French, bon can be added to pretty much any noun to wish someone well:

• bon appétit - enjoy your meal
• bon match - enjoy the game, have a good game
• bonne promenade - have a nice walk, enjoy your walk
• bon vélo - have a nice bike ride, enjoy your bike ride
• bon week-end - have a nice weekend

And it means "happy" in relation to special occasions:

• bonne année - happy New Year
• bon anniversaire - happy birthday