Bon Voyage Definition & Meaning

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Examples

Synonyms bon voyage American [bon voi-ahzh, bawn vwa-yazh] / ˌbɒn vɔɪˈɑʒ, bɔ̃ vwaˈyaʒ /

interjection

1. (have a) pleasant trip.

bon voyage British / bɔ̃ vwajaʒ /

1. a phrase used to wish a traveller a pleasant journey

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Etymology

Origin of bon voyage

1490–1500; < French: literally, good journey. See boon 2, voyage

Example Sentences

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“This is like a big bon voyage to my old arthritic hip,” he told O’Brien.

From Salon

Before we begin this week’s analysis, we’re saying bon voyage to Meredith Blake, who has departed The Times after more than 12 years.

From Los Angeles Times

And then it was bon voyage to the happy newlyweds!

From Los Angeles Times

"On my 34th birthday I say bon voyage," Fury tweeted external-link on Friday.

From BBC

So if you succumb to the influence of "White Lotus," bon voyage I guess.

From Salon

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