bonne fête nationale
bonne fête nationale is the French way to say happy french day.
This phrase is used specifically to wish someone a happy Bastille Day, which is the national day of France.
When do people say it?
This greeting is used to celebrate the French national day.
Did you know?
- To celebrate the fête nationale, many French towns hold a bal des pompiers, a traditional dance hosted by the local fire station and open to the public.
- In France, the word fête is used for the national holiday, but in Quebec, fête is commonly used to refer to a person's birthday.
- While English speakers call the holiday 'Bastille Day', the French almost never use the word Bastille when greeting each other, preferring fête nationale.
Examples in context
- Chère Sophie, je te souhaite une merveilleuse journée française!Dear Sophie, I wish you a marvelous French day!
- Je te souhaite une extraordinaire journée française remplie de bonheur et d'amour!I wish you an extraordinary French day filled with happiness and love!
- Bonne fête nationale à tous !Happy Bastille Day to everyone!
- Je te souhaite une bonne fête nationale.I wish you a happy Bastille Day.
- Bonne fête nationale, mon ami !Happy Bastille Day, my friend!
Example conversation
Two friends meet at a cafe during the festivities.
- ManonSalut Hugo, bonne fête nationale !Hi Hugo, happy Bastille Day!
- HugoMerci Manon, bonne fête à toi aussi !Thanks Manon, happy Bastille Day to you too!
- ManonTu vas voir le feu d'artifice ?Are you going to see the fireworks?
- HugoOui, avec ma famille ce soir.Yes, with my family tonight.
