Bons (en. Good)

/bɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Has favorable qualities.
This restaurant serves good dishes.
Ce restaurant sert de bons plats.
Is pleasant or enjoyable.
It's a good movie to watch.
C'est un bon film à regarder.
Is of sufficient quality.
She did a good job on this project.
Elle a fait un bon travail sur ce projet.
Meets expectations.
The exam results were good.
Les résultats de l'examen étaient bons.

Etymology

From Latin 'bonus', meaning 'good' or 'kind'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

good advice
Useful recommendations.
bons conseils
to do a good job
Accomplishing quality work.
faire du bon boulot
to have good results
Obtaining positive results.
avoir de bons résultats
enjoy your meal
Expression used before a meal.
bon appétit

Related Words

happiness
State of satisfaction, joy.
bonheur
leap
Action of jumping or advancing in one go.
bond
kindness
Quality of a person who shows benevolence.
bonté

Slang Meanings

Very good, top-notch.
That concert was really good times.
Ce concert, c'était vraiment des bons moments.
Well done.
His last movie is really good.
Son dernier film est vraiment bons.