English–French

“good guy” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/bonɔm/

Example

C'est un bonhomme sur qui on peut compter.

He's a good guy you can count on.

Illustration for bonhomme (good guy)

How to say “good guy” in French

“Good guy” in French is bonhomme.

A friendly person treated as an easygoing, decent fellow.

Full entry for bonhomme: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with bonhomme

Mon collègue est un bonhomme sympa.

My colleague is a nice guy.

Tips for using bonhomme

  • Bonhomme is familiar and can sound patronizing or dismissive in a sharp context, so tone and the relationship between speakers affect its force.

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