Bonnes (en. Good)

/bɔn/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Favorable, positive quality.
These holidays were very good.
Ces vacances ont été très bonnes.
Describes something morally right.
He has good intentions.
Il a de bonnes intentions.
Effective or suitable.
It's a good idea to go to the cinema.
C'est une bonne idée d'aller au cinéma.

Etymology

The word comes from the Latin 'bonus', which means 'good' or 'excellent'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

good relationships
Healthy and positive relationships between people.
bonnes relations
to do good deeds
To act with kindness or morality.
faire de bonnes actions
good news
Favorable or optimistic information.
de bonnes nouvelles

Related Words

well
Adverb meaning in a positive manner.
bien
good
Singular masculine adjective representing the favorable quality.
bon
goodness
Quality of being good or kind.
bonté

Slang Meanings

Good friends
You could say they are your good ones.
Tu pourrais dire que ce sont tes bonnes.
The good ones
He refers to them as good ones when he talks about his friends.
Il se réfère à elles comme des bonnes quand il parle de ses amies.