joyeux anniversaire mon amour
The English phrase "happy birthday my love" is translated into French as joyeux anniversaire mon amour.
joyeux anniversaire mon amour is a romantic greeting used to wish a partner a happy birthday.
Did you know?
- In Quebec, you might hear Bonne fête used instead of joyeux anniversaire. In France, bonne fête is used to celebrate a person's name day rather than their birth date.
- In France, it is traditional to bring a gift and a card, but unlike in some English-speaking cultures, you rarely sing the 'Happy Birthday' song in a loud, public restaurant setting.
- The word anniversaire contains the Latin root vertō, which means 'to turn'. This suggests that a birthday is a day where the years 'turn' or revolve.
Examples in context
- Bon anniversaire, mon amour.Happy Birthday my love
- Passe un super anniversaire, mon amour adoré!Have a fantastic birthday, my beloved love.
- Je te souhaite un joyeux anniversaire mon amour.I wish you a happy birthday my love.
- Joyeux anniversaire mon amour, je t'aime.Happy birthday my love, I love you.
Example conversation
Gabriel gives Léa a small gift during a romantic dinner.
- GabrielJoyeux anniversaire mon amour.Happy birthday my love.
- LéaOh, merci beaucoup Gabriel !Oh, thank you so much Gabriel!
- GabrielC'est pour toi, ma chérie.It is for you, my darling.
- LéaTu es trop gentil.You are too kind.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries amour, anniversaire, joyeux, mon, CC BY-SA 4.0.
