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No. 151 in French

bon

"Bon" means "good" in English.

In a sentence

  • Ce gâteau est bon.

    This cake is good.

    Here, 'bon' is used as an adjective describing the quality of the cake, meaning it is tasty or of good quality.

  • Il est toujours bon d'apprendre quelque chose de nouveau.

    It is always good to learn something new.

    'Bon' in this context is used to indicate something beneficial or favorable.

  • Merci pour ton aide, c'est vraiment bon de ta part.

    Thank you for your help, it is really kind of you.

    In this case, 'bon' signifies kindness or consideration in someone's action.

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