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Did You Know? Bonjour vs. Bonsoir

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Richard Thomas
Jun 09, 2026
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Every time I go to France, I seem to be stumped about when to switch from bonjour to bonsoir. Bonjour translates to “hello” or “good morning” but it is still used during the afternoon when greeting someone. Bonsoir translates to “good evening” and the beginning of evening can seem variable in the north versus the south of France. In Paris, 6 p.m. see…

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