Bonjour Meme Template
The Bonjour meme features a frog (or sometimes another animal) saying 'Bonjour' in an inexplicably formal, elegant, or suspicious manner. It is used to introduce an absurd take, a passive-aggressive observation, or an opinion that is about to cause chaos with an air of unearned sophistication. The format plays on the stereotype of French formality being deployed in completely inappropriate contexts.
Caption this template- Category
- Situation Meme Templates
- Size
- 543 x 638 px
- Format
- Image
- Price
- Free, no sign up
Where the Bonjour meme comes from
The template is believed to derive from a widely circulated image of a frog or toad rendered in a dignified pose, which spread across French and English-language meme communities in the mid-2010s. The 'Bonjour' captioning convention gave it a distinctive voice: polite on the surface, chaotic underneath. It became especially popular on Facebook meme pages and later migrated to Reddit and Twitter.
How to caption the Bonjour meme
Open with 'Bonjour' and then immediately follow it with the most unhinged or divisive take you have, letting the formal greeting do the heavy lifting of making it sound reasonable. You can also use it to represent yourself entering a conversation you were not invited to with an extremely confident and unwelcome opinion. Open it in the meme generator, or read how to make relatable memes for more.
Bonjour caption ideas
Need a starting point? Try one of these on the Bonjour template, then make it your own in the meme generator.
- Bonjour. Cereal is technically a soup and I will not be taking questions.
- Bonjour. The group project would be done if I just did it alone, as I always suspected.
- Bonjour. Pineapple belongs on pizza and your silence confirms it.
- Bonjour. Nobody in this office actually knows how the printer works, including IT.
- Bonjour. Replying 'k' is a complete and valid sentence.
Best uses for the Bonjour template
Use the Bonjour template when the joke fits a situation format and the image can explain the feeling before the reader finishes the caption. It is strongest for relatable everyday moments, before-and-after jokes, and social observations.
This blank is 543 x 638 px and is a still image, so place the most important words where they stay readable after a feed crop. The near-square frame is flexible for feeds, group chats, Reddit, and Discord.
The sample captions leave room for a setup and a punchline without turning into a paragraph. Before exporting, read the caption once without looking at the image; if it still needs a long explanation, switch to a simpler setup or a more obvious related template.
Caption patterns to try
| Pattern | Why it works |
|---|---|
| Bonjour. Cereal is technically a soup and I will not be taking questions. | This works because it gives the reader a specific situation instead of a vague label. |
| Bonjour. The group project would be done if I just did it alone, as I always suspected. | This pattern keeps the setup concrete, which helps the template carry the reaction. |
| Bonjour. Pineapple belongs on pizza and your silence confirms it. | This is a useful direction when you want the punchline to feel personal or self-aware. |
Common mistakes with this blank
- Writing a caption that explains the whole joke instead of letting the Bonjour image do part of the work.
- Placing text over the most expressive part of the image, especially faces, gestures, signs, or the main action.
- Using three different ideas in one meme. This template works better when it points at one clear situation.
- Exporting before checking the meme at phone size. If the smallest words blur together, shorten the caption first.
