bon

bon · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Good (used in various borrowed French phrases).

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    bon appetit — enjoy your meal
  • •
    bon voyage — have a good journey
  • •
    bon mot — a clever or witty remark
  • •
    bon vivant — a person who enjoys the good life

Related words

Antonyms: mal
See also: bona fide, bonjour
Synonyms: good

Etymology

From French bon ("good"), from Latin bonus ("good").