bon voyage

[ bon voi-ahzh; French bawn vwa-yazh ]

interjection

1. (have a) pleasant trip.

bon voyage

/ bɔ̃ vwajaʒ /

sentence substitute

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of bon voyage¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of bon voyage¹

French, literally: good journey

Example Sentences

“Bamboo bon voyage,” the Edinburgh Zoo of the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland said on its website, noting that there would be “a giant farewell” on Thursday for the bears, whose names are Yang Guang and Tian Tian.

From New York Times

And then it was bon voyage to the happy newlyweds!

From Los Angeles Times

A crowd of well-wishers waved goodbye as the trailer pulling the cage rolled out of the zoo, the words “Bon Voyage Yuan Meng’’ painted on its sides.

From Seattle Times

Bon voyage to Cranston and his wife, who likely will spend their time enjoying baguettes and fromage in France.

From Los Angeles Times

On the optimistic “Bon Voyage,” Ayal sings about embarking on a new journey with someone.

From Washington Post