bon voyage

[bon voi-ahzh, bawn vwa-yazh]

interjection

1. (have a) pleasant trip.

bon voyage

/ bɔ̃ vwajaʒ /

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

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.

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And then it was bon voyage to the happy newlyweds!

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

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

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"You're going to see new friendships formed for sure and old friendships, bon voyage!"

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