Bedeutung
A polite wish for someone to enjoy their food.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Saying 'Bon appétit' is the signal that it is okay to start eating. It is considered rude to start before the host says it. In Quebec, the phrase is used just as frequently as in France, but the response might more often be 'Merci, toi aussi !' in casual settings. Belgians often use 'Bon appétit' but might follow it with more specific regional food terms. In French-speaking Switzerland, 'Bon appétit' is strictly observed, especially during the long, traditional lunch breaks.
The Liaison is Key
Always pronounce the 'n' sound. If you don't, it sounds like two separate, disconnected words.
Don't say it too early
Wait until the food is actually on the table.
Bedeutung
A polite wish for someone to enjoy their food.
The Liaison is Key
Always pronounce the 'n' sound. If you don't, it sounds like two separate, disconnected words.
Don't say it too early
Wait until the food is actually on the table.
The Response
If someone says it to you, always say 'Merci' back. It's the bare minimum of French politeness.
Teste dich selbst
Choose the correct gender for the adjective.
____ appétit !
Appétit is masculine singular.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are walking past a friend who is eating a sandwich in the park.
It is polite to wish someone a good meal even if you aren't joining them.
Complete the dialogue.
Serveur: Voici votre pizza. ____ ! Client: Merci beaucoup !
Waiters always say this when serving food.
Fill in the informal version of the phrase.
Salut les gars, bon ____ !
'Bon app'' is the common informal clipping.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
4 Aufgaben____ appétit !
Appétit is masculine singular.
You are walking past a friend who is eating a sandwich in the park.
It is polite to wish someone a good meal even if you aren't joining them.
Serveur: Voici votre pizza. ____ ! Client: Merci beaucoup !
Waiters always say this when serving food.
Salut les gars, bon ____ !
'Bon app'' is the common informal clipping.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenOnly if they are also going to eat. Otherwise, just say 'Merci !'
No, it's just informal. Use it with friends, not your boss.
You should still say it to others as a polite gesture.
It is always 'Bon' (masculine).
Yes, it is universal across the Francophonie.
Yes, but it's more common for full meals.
'Bonne dégustation' is often used in formal settings.
Try to say it before you start chewing!
Old-fashioned etiquette rules thought referring to appetite was too 'physical.'
Yes, if you are sending an email around lunchtime.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Bonne dégustation
similarEnjoy the tasting
Régalez-vous
similarTreat yourselves
À table !
builds onTo the table!
Santé !
similarCheers!
