Bonne fête Québec
Bonne fête Québec is the French way to say happy birthday quebec.
This phrase is a greeting used to celebrate the anniversary of the province of Quebec.
Which one should you use?
While Bonne fête Québec is used here, note that in the context of general birthdays, Quebec French speakers often use Bonne fête or Joyeux anniversaire, whereas in France, Bon anniversaire is more common.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The expression Bonne fête is a characteristic of Quebec French when used to mean 'Happy Birthday'.
Did you know?
- In France, saying Bonne fête to someone does not wish them a happy birthday, but rather celebrates their 'name day', which is the feast day of the saint they are named after.
- The name Québec is not a French word but is borrowed from the Algonquin word kepék, which means '(it) narrows'.
- The word fête is an indirect relative of the English word 'fast', as both originate from a root describing a determined or fixed state.
Examples in context
- On va célébrer avec un grand Bonne fête Québec.We are going to celebrate with a big Happy birthday Quebec.
- Tout le monde crie Bonne fête Québec.Everyone is shouting Happy birthday Quebec.
Example conversation
Chloé and Hugo are watching a parade in the street.
- ChloéRegarde la parade, Bonne fête Québec !Look at the parade, Happy birthday Quebec!
- HugoC'est une ambiance magnifique aujourd'hui.It is a magnificent atmosphere today.
- ChloéOui, tout le monde est de bonne humeur.Yes, everyone is in a good mood.
- HugoC'est vrai, Bonne fête Québec à nous tous !It's true, Happy birthday Quebec to all of us!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Québec, fête, CC BY-SA 4.0.
