WORD OF THE DAY
If you are known for your bonhomie, that's a good thing. It means that you are a cheerful friendly sort of person. Keep it up.
Any French speaker will recognize that the noun bonhomie is related to bon homme — French for "good man." However, a woman can exude a spirit of bonhomie as well, as long as she is cheery and kind. If you are looking to infuse a depressing setting with bonhomie, try cracking a joke or setting your beret at a rakish angle.
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Vocabulary lists containing bonhomie
Laura Hillenbrand recounts the tumultuous and amazingly true story of Louis Zamperini, an Olympic runner who, after surviving 40 days adrift at sea, became a prisoner of war in Japan during World War II.
No time to scour the headlines or watch the news? No problem! We’ve rounded up the top words heard, read, debated, and discussed this week. This week was one that contained both terrible suffering and terrific joy. There were two indiscriminate acts of violence in North America perpetrated by delusional men, leaving many dead and the world asking why such senseless events occur. Some joy was brought by French President Emmanuel Macron, well-known for his famous bonhomie, who visited the White House. And the birth of a prince brought hope and happiness to royal-watchers around the world. Take a look back at the week that was, vocabulary style.
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