French word

bonne

Pronunciation

IPA/bɔn/

Meaning

  • adjectivegood

Example

Elle a fait une bonne action.

She did a good deed.

Illustration for bonne (good)

More examples

C'est une bonne idée de partir tôt.

It's a good idea to leave early.

Core concept

A person, thing, or action receiving a positive verdict as useful, pleasant, or satisfactory.

Common phrases

  • bonne idée

    good idea

  • bonne chance

    good luck

  • bonne réponse

    correct answer

Similar words

bon: Providing the expected quality along with satisfaction or pleasure.
agréable: Creating a comfortable, pleasant sensory experience or atmosphere.
délicieux: Having an especially enjoyable flavor, especially in food or drink.

Definition in French

Forme féminine de bon; adjectif qui qualifie une personne, une chose ou une action comme positive, agréable ou satisfaisante.

Word origin

French bonne is the feminine form of bon, inherited through Old French from Latin bonus, meaning good.

Usage tips

  • As an adjective, bonne agrees with a feminine singular noun, as in "une bonne action," while bon agrees with a masculine singular noun.

Other meanings

  • deliciousadjective
  • maidnoun
  • appropriateadjective

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