Meaning
To wish someone strength and resolve in a difficult situation.
Cultural Background
It is common to say this to a cashier who is working a long shift. Used similarly, but often with a warmer, more informal tone. Used very frequently as a polite greeting when passing someone working.
The Effort Rule
If you are sweating, use 'Bon courage'.
Don't gamble with courage
Never use it for the lottery.
Meaning
To wish someone strength and resolve in a difficult situation.
The Effort Rule
If you are sweating, use 'Bon courage'.
Don't gamble with courage
Never use it for the lottery.
Polite Greeting
You can use it to greet someone working.
Test Yourself
Which is better for a lottery ticket?
I bought a lottery ticket. Say: ____
Lottery is luck, not effort.
Fill in the blank.
J'ai un examen demain. ____ !
Exams require effort.
Match the situation.
Match the phrase to the context.
Moving is hard work.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Je commence mon nouveau travail. B: ____
Starting a job is a challenge.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesI bought a lottery ticket. Say: ____
Lottery is luck, not effort.
J'ai un examen demain. ____ !
Exams require effort.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Moving is hard work.
A: Je commence mon nouveau travail. B: ____
Starting a job is a challenge.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
8 questionsYes, it is very polite.
No, also for personal challenges.
Say 'Merci !'
It is neutral.
Only if it requires skill.
You can say 'Merci, j'en ai besoin !'
Yes, exactly the same.
No, it is invariable.
Related Phrases
Bonne chance
contrastGood luck
Félicitations
contrastCongratulations
Tu vas y arriver
builds onYou will make it
