Good morning in French

Bonjour

(good morning)

If you are trying to say “good morning” in French or use the correct greeting at the start of the day, here is the exact term and how to use it.

The French phrase for good morning

The standard way to say good morning in French is bonjour. This word is used from early morning until late afternoon.

• Bonjour !
  (Good morning or hello!)

There is no separate word that means only “good morning” in French. Bonjour covers both “hello” and “good morning” depending on the time of day.

When to use bonjour

Use bonjour when:

• Entering a shop or café in the morning

• Greeting someone in the office

• Starting a conversation during the day

It is considered polite to always say bonjour when meeting someone, especially in formal or professional situations.

Other greetings you might hear

Salut

This is an informal greeting like “hi.” It can be used in the morning with people you know well.

• Salut !

Bonne journée

This means “have a good day” and is used when saying goodbye, not when greeting.

• Bonne journée !
  (Have a good day!)