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bon appétit
Used to wish everyone present an enjoyable meal just prior to eating. Borrowed from French, the term literally means "good appetite." A: "Wow, Chuck, this dish you prepared looks amazing!" B: "Thank you, I hope you enjoy it. Bon appétit!" I hope you all are hungry! Bon appétit, folks. A: "Bon appétit, my love." B: "Oh my goodness, it smells delicious, honey!"
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bon mot
proverb A clever or witty retort. Brett was teased quite often by his peers, but he always responded quickly with a bon mot, causing everyone to erupt into laughter. Though she became very physically incapacitated as she grew older, my grandmother could always come up with a bon mot until the day she died.
bon viveur
A connoisseur of food and wine. Primarily heard in UK. Janine is such a bon viveur that she would never dream of serving her guests boxed wine at her party. Come on, you can't give microwaved appetizers to a bon viveur like Elaine! I'm no bon viveur, but I do know a few things about wine.
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bon voyage
expression Farewell and have a pleasant journey. From French, literally "good voyage." I just came to say bon voyage before you got on your train. A: "OK, I'd better hit the road." B: "Have a wonderful trip, darling, and be safe. Bon voyage!" Michael came to say bon voyage before you left for the airport? Aww, that is very sweet.
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