joyeuse Hanoucca
The English phrase "happy Hanukkah" is translated into French as joyeuse Hanoucca.
joyeuse Hanoucca is used as a holiday greeting. Joyeux Hanouccah! is the standard way to say "Happy Hanukkah" in French.
Meaning: holiday greeting (phrase)
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective joyeuse is the feminine singular form of joyeux to agree with the feminine noun Hanoucca.
Did you know?
- While joyeuse Hanoucca is correct, French Jews often use the Hebrew greeting Chanouka Sameach even when speaking French.
- In French, the 'H' in Hanoucca is silent, meaning the word starts with a vowel sound despite the first letter.
- In certain French-speaking Jewish communities, especially those with Sephardic roots, the greeting might be accompanied by traditional Ladino or Hebrew expressions rather than the French joyeuse.
Examples in context
- Je te souhaite une joyeuse Hanoucca.I wish you a happy Hanukkah.
- Passez une joyeuse Hanoucca en famille.Have a happy Hanukkah with your family.
- Bonne fête et joyeuse Hanoucca à tous !Happy holidays and happy Hanukkah to all!
Example conversation
Lucas and Lea meet at a holiday party.
- LucasSalut Léa, joyeuse Hanoucca !Hi Lea, happy Hanukkah!
- LéaMerci Lucas, à toi aussi !Thanks Lucas, to you too!
- LucasTu as allumé la ménourah ?Did you light the menorah?
- LéaOui, je l'ai fait ce soir.Yes, I did it tonight.
