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"Good" in French: bon / bonne
bon / bonne
Good in French is bon before masculine nouns and bonne before feminine ones. C'est bon means that's good or that tastes good. Bien is the adverb "well".
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How to pronounce bon / bonne
Say it
bohn / bun
/bɔ̃/ /bɔn/
Bon is a nasal bohn. Bonne is bun, with a clear n and silent e. Do not confuse bon with English bone.
"Good" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| bon / bonne | good Adjective before or after nouns, with agreement. | Adjective before or after nouns, with agreement. |
| c'est bon | that's good / ready / tasty Very common everyday phrase. | Very common everyday phrase. |
| un bon plan | a good tip / deal Informal for a useful idea. | Informal for a useful idea. |
| bonne idée | good idea Feminine agreement with idée. | Feminine agreement with idée. |
How to use bon / bonne in real life
- 1Tasting soup
Mmm, c'est bon !
Mmm, that's good!
Default food reaction.
- 2Choosing a film
C'est un bon film.
It's a good film.
Bon before masculine film.
- 3Reacting to a plan
Bonne idée, on y va.
Good idea, let's go.
Bonne agrees with feminine idée.
Mistakes English speakers make with bon / bonne
Incorrect: Une bon idée.
Correct: Une bonne idée.
Idée is feminine, so bonne.
Incorrect: Je parle bon français. (aiming at "well")
Correct: Je parle bien français.
Use the adverb bien for how you do something. Bon/bonne are adjectives.
Good to know
C'est bon also means "that's enough" or "we're good" in tone of voice. In cooking, bon appétit wishes people a good meal and is still widely said at the table.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Trying a homemade sauce
ChatPal
Goûte ça. C'est bon ?
Taste this. Is it good?
You
Oui, c'est très bon !
Yes, it's really good!
ChatPal
Encore un peu de sel ?
A bit more salt?
You
Non, c'est bon comme ça.
No, it's good like this.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Good" in French
When do I use bon vs bonne?
Bon with masculine nouns, bonne with feminine ones.
What about bien?
Bien is "well" (adverb). Bon/bonne mean "good" (adjective).
Does c'est bon only mean tasty?
No. It can mean okay, ready, or that's enough, depending on tone.
How do you pronounce bon?
Nasal bohn, without a hard final n.
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