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How do you respond to Bon?
It beens “good journey” in French. Or the more colloquial “Farewell”. I think “thank you” would suffice as a response.
Is it bonne courage or Bon Courage?
bonne chance is literally good luck, and would be used when there is an element of chance/luck involved. Bon courage, as you could imagine with the use of the word courage, is used when wishing someone courage, strength.
How do you respond to Bon voyage in French?
It beens “good journey” in French. Or the more colloquial “Farewell”. I think “thank you” would suffice as a response. If you want to be fancy,Merci Beaucoup!
What is Bon courage?
Usage notes: Bon courage is an essential French expression for offering verbal support before or during a difficult task. It’s like saying “hang in there” or “good luck,” such as when driving past a cyclist going uphill or when someone is about to take an important test.
How do you wish someone a strength in French?
“Bon courage” is a fairly general well-wishing expression.
How do you respond to Bon Appetit?
If someone tells you Bon appétit ! you can answer Merci (= thank you) if they’re not eating as well (if they’re a waiter, for instance). If they are eating at the same time, you only need to wish them the same: Bon appétit !
How do you respond to have a safe journey?
“Thank you” is the reply to happy journey. You can reply like – Thank you so much for your wishes and see you soon. When someone says happy journey it means they are wishing you to be happy in the whole journey.
How do you respond to Tres bien merci?
The following responses are polite enough for a new acquaintance, but general enough for a good friend, too: Très bien, merci. Very well, thank you. Je vais bien, merci.
How do you say ‘good courage’ in French?
In French we distinguish Bon courage/Good courage and Bonne chance/Good luck. But we don’t say “Good courage” in english. In English it seems like we say “Good luck” for both. Although for me, as a French speaker, this distinction is important sometimes. For example: When someone tells you he is exhausted and he still has to work very late.
Is it “Bon Courage” or “ Bonne chance”?
But we often see it translated as “Good luck ” which is making people confusing it with “Bonne chance ” (The actual way to say “Good luck ” in French). They are similar, but yet quite different: “Bon courage ” is something you say to offer support before (or during) a test, an exam or any laborious task.
What is the etymology of the word courage?
The etymology of « courage » comes from « cœur », or the heart, and I like to think I’m wishing the person strength. That said, I think this is a pretty particular use – the other answers have covered the general stuff wonderfully !
What is the difference between Bon Courage and Bon ordeal?
In contrast, “bon courage” implies that success will be due to the person’s strength. “Bon courage” also implies some ordeal, some difficulty (though it can be the difficulty of day-to-day life). If there is a genuine ordeal in the person’s path then “bon courage” applies.