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FYW 212: “Bonne chance” vs “Bon courage” (and a few more expressions)

2020/7/10
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French Your Way Podcast: Learn French with Jessica | French Grammar | French Vocabulary | French Expressions

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What is the difference between “Bonne chance” and “Bon courage” in French? Can they be used interchangeably? Find out in this episode and learn a few more common French expressions to wish someone well! This episode was inspired by a question from Joan. If you also have a question about the French language or French culture, email me)

Vocabulary and Spelling of the French Words mentioned in this episode

La chance = luck, good fortune Le courage = courage, bravery, fearlessness, gut, heart, strength un entretien d’embauche Bonne chance pour ton entretien ! Bonne chance pour ton concours Un concours = a competitive exam ; a competition Bonne chance pour ton permis ! Bonne chance pour ton épreuve de philo ! Une épreuve = a paper (part of an exam) Je croise les doigts pour ton examen de conduite / pour ton entretien / pour ton concours. Merde pour… = break a leg Bon courage pour la rédaction de ta thèse Bon courage pour ton opération / accouchement. Bonne chance pour ton accouchement. Bon courage pour ta chimio. Bon courage pour la suite. Bonne chance pour la suite. Bonne continuation = all the best / take care Bon vent = farewell ; safe trip

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