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bon appétit

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bon appétit (interjection)

bon appétit /ˌboʊnæpəˈtiː/ interjection

bon appétit

/ˌboʊnæpəˈtiː/

interjection

Britannica Dictionary definition of BON APPÉTIT

— used to tell someone to enjoy a meal

◊ The phrase bon appétit comes from French.

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