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    Bontemps (en. Good times)

    /bɔ̃.tɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A time when one feels good and happy.
    The good times of my childhood remain etched in my memory.
    Le bontemps de mon enfance reste gravé dans ma mémoire.
    A moment of shared joy and happiness.
    We had good times at the beach this summer.
    Nous avons vécu des bontemps à la plage cet été.
    A period of prosperity.
    It was a good time for the local economy.
    Ce fut un bontemps pour l'économie locale.

    Etymology

    Derived from Old French 'bon' and 'temps', meaning 'good moment'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    good times of life
    The happy moments we experience throughout our lives.
    bontemps de la vie
    enjoy the good times
    Taking advantage of moments of joy and pleasure.
    profiter du bontemps

    Related Words

    happiness
    State of complete satisfaction, well-being.
    bonheur
    pleasure
    Feeling of satisfaction and contentment.
    plaisir
    bliss
    State of intense happiness.
    félicité

    Slang Meanings

    Time of celebration or good humor.
    We had a good time this weekend, it was awesome!
    On a passé un bontemps ce week-end, c'était génial !
    Pleasant and joyful moment.
    At work, we had a good time during the lunch break.
    Au boulot, on s'est fait un bontemps pendant la pause déjeuner.