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Other Ways to Say “Good Evening” in French andTheir Appropriate Contexts

There are a few different ways to say “good evening” in French, depending on the context.

If you’re greeting someone you know well, you can say “bonsoir” (bOHN-swahr).

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If you’re greeting someone you don’t know well, or if you want to be more formal, you can say “bonjour, Monsieur/Madame”.

If it’s later in the evening and you want to wish someone a good night, you can say “bonne nuit” (bohn NWEET).

You might also hear people say “salut” (saw-LOO) or “coucou” (koo-KOO) as informally way to say hello in French. However, these aren’t typically used as greetings in the evening.

Conclusion

Saying good evening in French doesn’t have to be complicated With the help of this article, you can now craft a perfect "bonsoir" and make your conversations smoother Remember to use the correct intonation and pronunciation when speaking as this will ensure that people understand what you're saying Also, don’t forget about context: different situations call for different greetings so take some time to think before you speak or write! Bonne chance et bonsoir!

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