뜻
To indicate a positive or favorable outcome for the future.
문화적 배경
In French political discourse, this phrase is a staple. Presidents often use it in New Year's Eve speeches to describe economic indicators, signaling a sense of 'state wisdom'. While understood, Quebecers might more frequently use 'C'est bon signe' in daily life, reserving 'de bon augure' for very formal media or academic contexts. The 'augures' were so important that if they saw a 'bad omen', they could legally stop a government meeting. This power is why the word still carries such weight today. 19th-century writers like Victor Hugo used this phrase to create a sense of 'destiny' in their novels, often contrasting human effort with these 'omens'.
Master the Liaison
Always pronounce the 'n' in 'bon' when saying 'bon augure'. It sounds much more native: /bono-gure/.
Gender Trap
Never write 'bonne augure'. It is one of the most common mistakes even for French speakers. Keep it masculine!
뜻
To indicate a positive or favorable outcome for the future.
Master the Liaison
Always pronounce the 'n' in 'bon' when saying 'bon augure'. It sounds much more native: /bono-gure/.
Gender Trap
Never write 'bonne augure'. It is one of the most common mistakes even for French speakers. Keep it masculine!
Use in Journalism
If you read French newspapers like Le Figaro or Le Monde, look for this phrase. It's used in almost every economic or political analysis.
셀프 테스트
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the expression.
Les premiers retours des clients sont ________ pour l'avenir de la boutique.
Remember that 'augure' is masculine and the expression is fixed as 'de bon augure'.
Which situation best fits the use of 'être de bon augure'?
Choisissez la situation appropriée :
This is a positive sign that suggests future success, which is the definition of the phrase.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural response.
A: 'Le nouveau stagiaire est très efficace et motivé.' B: 'Oui, ________.'
This correctly uses the masculine form and applies it to a future outcome (his integration).
Match the sign with its 'augure'.
Associez le signe à la conséquence : 1. Ciel bleu le matin 2. Signature d'un pré-accord 3. Premier but à la 1ère minute
Each sign logically points to a specific positive future event.
🎉 점수: /4
시각 학습 자료
Formal vs. Informal
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Les premiers retours des clients sont ________ pour l'avenir de la boutique.
Remember that 'augure' is masculine and the expression is fixed as 'de bon augure'.
Choisissez la situation appropriée :
This is a positive sign that suggests future success, which is the definition of the phrase.
A: 'Le nouveau stagiaire est très efficace et motivé.' B: 'Oui, ________.'
This correctly uses the masculine form and applies it to a future outcome (his integration).
Associez le signe à la conséquence : 1. Ciel bleu le matin 2. Signature d'un pré-accord 3. Premier but à la 1ère minute
Each sign logically points to a specific positive future event.
🎉 점수: /4
자주 묻는 질문
10 질문Not directly. You wouldn't say 'Tu es de bon augure.' You would say 'Ta présence est de bon augure.' It describes situations or signs, not people themselves.
It might sound a bit formal. For a text, 'C'est bon signe' is more natural unless you're being intentionally fancy.
The expression is almost always singular. You wouldn't say 'Ce sont de bons augures.' Stick to 'C'est de bon augure.'
Historically, an 'augure' was a person (a priest). Today, in this expression, it refers to the 'omen' or 'sign' itself.
No, the standard expression is 'être de bon augure' without the article 'un'.
It is very common in both, but specifically in formal speaking (speeches, news) and professional writing.
Yes, 'bon' means good. If you want to say it's a bad sign, you must change it to 'mauvais'.
Yes, both come from the Latin 'augere' (to increase/prosper). An augur was someone who helped things prosper by checking the gods' will.
Only if you are describing how something 'looked' at that time: 'C'était de bon augure.'
'Augure' is more formal and has Roman roots. 'Présage' is more general and can be used in more poetic or daily contexts.
관련 표현
être de mauvais augure
contrastTo be a bad sign for the future.
sous les meilleurs auspices
synonymUnder the best circumstances/omens.
un oiseau de mauvais augure
specialized formA person who brings bad news.
présager
similarTo portend or foreshadow.
