Joyeux anniversaire à moi
The English phrase "happy birthday to me" is translated into French as Joyeux anniversaire à moi.
This phrase is used by an individual to celebrate their own birthday.
Did you know?
- If you are celebrating your birthday in Quebec, you might hear bonne fête instead of joyeux anniversaire, as the latter can sound overly formal.
- While anniversaire means 'birthday' today, its Latin root vertō means 'to turn', literally describing the Earth turning back to the same point in its orbit.
- In some French-speaking cultures, it is considered more humble to wait for others to initiate the celebration rather than announcing Joyeux anniversaire à moi proactively.
Examples in context
- Joyeux anniversaire à moi !Happy birthday to me!
Example conversation
Manon is posting a photo of her cake on social media.
- ManonRegarde mon gâteau ! Joyeux anniversaire à moi.Look at my cake! Happy birthday to me.
- HugoIl a l'air délicieux, Manon !It looks delicious, Manon!
- ManonMerci ! Je vais en manger un morceau.Thanks! I'm going to eat a piece.
- HugoBon anniversaire encore une fois !Happy birthday once again!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries anniversaire, joyeux, moi, à, CC BY-SA 4.0.
