French Conversation · Level 3
88 words
French word
bon
Pronunciation
IPA/bɔ̃/
Meaning
- adjectivegood
Example
Ce café est bon.
This coffee is good.
More examples
Il a fait un bon travail.
He did a good job.
Core concept
A thing with qualities that produce a satisfying overall impression.
Common phrases
bon appétit
enjoy your meal
bon travail
good work
bon courage
good luck
Similar words
parfait: Almost without flaws and approaching an ideal state.
délicieux: Having a very appealing taste, especially in food or drink.
agréable: Providing comfort and a pleasant sense of well-being.
Definition in French
Qui plaît par son goût, son aspect ou sa qualité et qui est jugé satisfaisant.
Word origin
French bon continues Old French bon and comes from Latin bonus, carrying the inherited sense of something good or satisfactory.
Usage tips
- As an adjective, bon usually comes before a noun, as in un bon livre, and changes to bonne, bons, or bonnes for agreement.