Today we’ll look at one of the most important expressions in the French langauge “bon appétit!”, which means “enjoy your meal!”. We’ll also look at the synonymous and slightly more formal expression bonne dégustation as well as the shortened slang expression “bon ap!”. Would like to know what does bon appétit mean in French? Let's fully define this French sentence and its translation in English. And also how to pronounce it and its usage, synonym, spelling. Discover the true Bon Appétit meaning, its origin, and modern use. Say it right and impress at your next meal! Welcome to Bon Appétit, where we want everyone to love cooking and eating as much as we do. Recipes you want to make. Cooking advice that works. Restaurant recommendations you trust.