Literal translation
good year!
Meaning
happy new year!
Explanation
A New Year's wishing formula built on bono, the feminine of bon, agreeing with the feminine noun annado, year. The construction is transparent and exactly mirrors the French bonne année, without any figurative detour, making it one of the simplest and most universally understood wishes in the Provençal repertoire. It is said around the first of January, in every register, from the most formal greeting card to the most familiar exchange between relatives. Like many Provençal calendar wishes, it is often followed by an addition, wishing health, prosperity, or the formula longo mai, to flesh out the wish beyond the mere mention of the year. Its frequency of use and its transparency make it one of the most accessible Provençal formulas for anyone discovering the language.