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bon voyage

noun bon voy·age \ˌbōⁿ-ˌvȯi-ˈäzh, ˌbän-; ˌbōⁿ-ˌvwī-ˈäzh, -ˌvwä-ˈyäzh\

Definition of BON VOYAGE

:  farewell —often used interjectionally
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Origin of BON VOYAGE

French, literally, good journey!
First Known Use: 15th century

Related to BON VOYAGE

Synonyms
adieu, au revoir, ave, good–bye, congé (also congee), farewell, Godspeed
Antonyms
hello

Rhymes with BON VOYAGE

arbitrage, assemblage, badinage, bricolage, cabotage, camouflage, colportage, curettage, decoupage, empennage, enfleurage, entourage, fuselage, Hermitage, maquillage, moyen-âge, persiflage, repechage, reportage, sabotage, vernissage

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