nounnounadjectiveadverbinterjection

le bon

good

C’est un mot pour dire que quelque chose est agréable, correct ou de qualité.

The French word "bon" is an adjective that primarily means "good" in English.

Meaning:

Good / Nice / Kind / Pleasant
It describes something that has positive qualities, usefulness, or kindness.
Example:
- Un bon livre — A good book
- Une bonne idée — A good idea
- Il est bon — He is kind/good-hearted
When used as a noun, "un bon" can refer to:
- A voucher or coupon (e.g., un bon d'achat — a shopping voucher)
- A bond or ticket (usually related to finance or transportation)

Parts and Forms:

Masculine singular: bon
Feminine singular: bonne
Masculine plural: bons
Feminine plural: bonnes

Synonyms:

Good (for quality):
- excellent
- agréable (pleasant)
- correct
Kind / morally good:
- gentil
- - bienveillant*

Antonyms:

Mauvais (bad)
Médiocre (mediocre)
Négligent (negligent), when referring to someone's character

Summary:

"Bon" generally means "good" in terms of quality, kindness, or suitability, but it can also function as a noun meaning a voucher or coupon in certain contexts.