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Bonjour

/bɔ̃ˈʒʊʁ/interjection
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Bonjour is a friendly French greeting meaning 'good day' or 'hello', typically used to start conversations in the morning or afternoon. It adds a touch of warmth and politeness, especially in French-speaking cultures, and has been borrowed into English for international or elegant contexts like emails or travel.

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Despite its simplicity, 'bonjour' has been a key phrase in French diplomacy for centuries, appearing in official documents like treaties; for example, it opens every address by the French President. It's estimated that this word is uttered over 500 million times daily worldwide, making it one of the most globally recognized greetings outside of English.

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