Bon rétablissement
/bɔ̃ ʁe.ta.blis.mɑ̃/
The French phrase for "get better soon" is Bon rétablissement.
Bon rétablissement is a phrase used to wish someone a quick recovery from an illness or injury. It can be used as a standalone exclamation or as a complete thought when wishing someone well.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, the phrase translates to "Good recovery". The word Bon is a masculine adjective that agrees with the masculine noun rétablissement.
Did you know?
- If someone is recovering from a very mild cold, Bon rétablissement can sound overly dramatic, so speakers might simply say Soigne-toi bien, which means 'take good care of yourself'.
- In a medical context, a doctor might use rétablissement to describe the physical process of healing, whereas guérison refers specifically to the 'cure' or the end of the illness.
- It is a common French custom to bring flowers or chocolates when visiting someone to wish them Bon rétablissement in person.
Examples in context
- Bon rétablissement.I hope you get better soon.This sentence is useful for practicing the phrase Bon rétablissement.Tatoeba #6805601 by Micsmithel, translation #2974741 by CM
- Bon rétablissement à ton grand-père.Get well soon to your grandfather.
- Je te souhaite un bon rétablissement.I wish you a speedy recovery.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Nathan is calling Manon to check on her after she fell ill.
- NathanTu te sens mieux aujourd'hui, Manon ?Do you feel better today, Manon?
- ManonPas vraiment, je suis encore très fatiguée.Not really, I am still very tired.
- NathanJe comprends, bon rétablissement !I understand, get better soon!
- ManonMerci beaucoup, Nathan.Thank you very much, Nathan.
Sources
- Pronunciation from the Wiktionary entry bon rétablissement.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
