bonsoir
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Allez !).
interjection
a. good evening
Bonsoir. Je voudrais un chocolat chaud à emporter, s’il vous plaît.Good evening. I would like a hot chocolate to go, please.
b. hello
Bonsoir, Margaux ! Ça me fait plaisir que tu sois là.Hello, Margaux! I'm glad you're here.
a. good night
Bonsoir, mon chéri ! Dors bien !Good night, darling! Sleep well!
b. goodbye
Il faut que j’y aille. Bonsoir, tout le monde !I have to go. Goodbye, everyone!
c. good-bye
Bonsoir, et merci encore pour votre hospitalité.Good-bye, and thank you again for your hospitality.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
masculine noun
a. good evening
Yohann est entré dans la pièce en lançant un bonsoir tonitruant.Yohanna entered the room with a thunderous good evening.
a. good night
Ton bonsoir est un peu précoce. Il n’est que 18 heures !Your good night is a little early. It's only six o'clock in the evening!
b. goodbye
Estelle est partie comme une voleuse, sans bonsoir ni merci.Estelle left like a thief in the night, without a goodbye or a thank you.
c. good-bye
Je déteste les bonsoirs qui traînent en longueur.I hate it when good-byes drag on and on.
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