🇫🇷 French phrases

How to say “Good night” in French

Bonne nuit

bun NWEE

Literally: good nightneutral

Only said before going to bed or to someone about to sleep; not a general evening goodbye (use 'bonne soirée' for that).

Other ways to say it

FrenchPronunciationMeaningWhen to use it
Dors biendor BYANSleep wellinformal, to family, partner, children
Fais de beaux rêvesfeh duh boh REVSweet dreamsaffectionate, often to children

In a sentence

Bonne nuit, à demain !

bun NWEE, ah duh-MAN

Good night, see you tomorrow!

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