joyeuse journée internationale des femmes
Happy International Women's Day in French is joyeuse journée internationale des femmes.
The greeting is used on 8 March. bonne is a common alternative to joyeuse, as in Je te souhaite une bonne Journée internationale des femmes, I wish you a happy International Women's Day.
What does it mean word for word?
joyeuse is the feminine form of joyeux, agreeing with the feminine journée.
Which one should you use?
With someone you address as vous, say Je vous souhaite une bonne Journée internationale des femmes. Passe une excellente Journée internationale des femmes! is a warm informal wish.
When do people say it?
In France the official name of the day also mentions women's rights.
Did you know?
- In French culture, greetings for this day are often accompanied by the gifting of a single mimosa flower, which has become the unofficial symbol of the movement.
- The word journée derives from the Vulgar Latin *diurnāta, which originally referred to a day's work or the amount of work done in a day.
- While the phrase uses femmes for 'women', the French word femme can also mean 'wife' depending on the context.
Examples in context
- Chère Madame, je vous souhaite une excellente Journée internationale des femmes. Votre contribution à notre société est inestimable. Cordialement, [Your Name]Dear Madam, I wish you an excellent International Women's Day. Your contribution to our society is invaluable. Sincerely, [Your Name]
- Salut Marie, je te souhaite une super Journée internationale des femmes! Tu es une vraie inspiration pour nous toutes. Bisous!Hi Marie, I wish you a great International Women's Day! You're a true inspiration for all of us. Kisses!
- Joyeuse journée internationale des femmes à toutes !Happy International Women's Day to all!
- Je te souhaite une joyeuse journée internationale des femmes.I wish you a happy International Women's Day.
- Joyeuse journée internationale des femmes, ma chère amie.Happy International Women's Day, my dear friend.
Example conversation
Lucas greets his colleague Léa at the office.
- LéaBonjour Lucas, ça va ?Hello Lucas, how are you?
- LucasÇa va bien. Joyeuse journée internationale des femmes, Léa !I'm doing well. Happy International Women's Day, Léa!
- LéaOh, merci beaucoup !Oh, thank you very much!
- LucasJe t'en prie, bonne journée.You're welcome, have a nice day.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries des, journée, CC BY-SA 4.0.
