bon appétit

French phrase

bon ap·​pé·​tit bȯ-nä-pā-tē How to pronounce bon appétit (audio)
: good appetite : enjoy your meal

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“Bon appétit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bon%20app%C3%A9tit. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.

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