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Definition of bon voyage

• congee
• good-by

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French, literally, good journey!

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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“Bon voyage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary , Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bon%20voyage. Accessed 2 Apr. 2024.

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French, literally, "good journey"

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Meaning of bon voyage in English

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• acciaccatura
• pas de deux
• the Internationale
• vivacissimo

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• Flora's voice wished me " bon voyage " in a most friendly but tremulous tone.  
• He wished us bon voyage, removed his hand, and we were off.  
• It's best to say 'good-bye' and 'bon voyage' right here.  
• Numerous devoted friends were on hand to say good bye and "bon voyage", but they were permitted only on the dock.  
• There was a short drive to the river amid polite calls of "good-bye" and " bon voyage," and there lay the Mayflower, like a great white bird with comfortably folded wings.  

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