Bonne fête du 14 juillet
The English phrase "happy July 14th" is translated into French as Bonne fête du 14 juillet.
This phrase is a greeting used to wish someone a happy Bastille Day, which is the national day of France. While the term Bonne fête is typically used for name days or saints' days, it is the standard way to wish someone a happy national holiday in this context.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "Good feast of the 14 July".
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase Bonne fête du 14 juillet, the adjective bonne is the feminine form used to agree with the feminine noun fête.
When do people say it?
In France, the national holiday is referred to by its date, le 14 juillet, rather than by a specific name like "Bastille Day".
Did you know?
- The phrase Bonne fête is used for the national day, but in Quebec, Bonne fête is the standard way to wish someone a 'Happy Birthday'.
- In France, the 14 juillet is celebrated with a massive military parade on the Champs-Élysées and local bals des pompiers, which are public dances hosted by fire stations.
- The word juillet for 'July' developed from an Old French word juignet, which was a diminutive meaning 'little June'.
Examples in context
- Je vous souhaite un joyeux 14 juillet!I wish you a happy July 14th!
- Permettez-moi de vous souhaiter un excellent 14 juillet!Allow me to wish you an excellent July 14th!
- Je tenais à vous adresser tous mes vœux pour ce 14 juillet!I wanted to send you all my wishes for this July 14th!
- En cette journée mémorable, je vous souhaite un joyeux 14 juillet rempli de bonheur et de succès!On this memorable day, I wish you a happy July 14th filled with happiness and success!
- Passe un excellent 14 juillet!Have an excellent July 14th!
- Profite bien de ce 14 juillet festif!Enjoy this festive July 14th!
- Que ce 14 juillet soit rempli de joie et de bons moments en famille!May this July 14th be filled with joy and good times with family!
- Bonne fête du 14 juillet à tous !Happy July 14th to everyone!
- Je vous souhaite une bonne fête du 14 juillet.I wish you a happy July 14th.
- Bonne fête du 14 juillet, mon ami !Happy July 14th, my friend!
Example conversation
Hugo and Léa are meeting at a café on the national holiday.
- HugoSalut Léa, bonne fête du 14 juillet !Hi Léa, happy July 14th!
- LéaMerci Hugo, bonne fête à toi aussi !Thanks Hugo, happy July 14th to you too!
- HugoTu vas voir le feu d'artifice ce soir ?Are you going to see the fireworks tonight?
- LéaOui, avec ma famille, c'est prévu.Yes, with my family, it is planned.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries du, fête, juillet, CC BY-SA 4.0.
