Bonne fête nationale
To say "happy national day" in French, use Bonne fête nationale.
This phrase is a greeting used to wish someone a joyful celebration of their country's national holiday.
Which one should you use?
The forms Joyeuse Fête Nationale and Bonne Fête Nationale are also used.
Did you know?
- In France, people rarely say Bonne fête nationale to each other. Instead, they usually refer to the day as le 14 juillet.
- In Quebec, Bonne fête is the standard way to say 'Happy Birthday', creating a potential mix-up with Bonne fête nationale.
- In France, a fête can also refer to a 'name day', where people celebrate the saint they are named after rather than their birth date.
Examples in context
- En cette journée de célébration nationale, je vous souhaite une joyeuse fête.On this day of national celebration, I wish you a happy holiday.
- Bonne fête nationale! Profite bien de cette journée spéciale.Happy National Day! Enjoy this special day
- Je te souhaite une superbe Fête Nationale!I wish you a superb National Day!
- Joyeuse Fête Nationale! Que cette journée soit remplie de bonheur et de réussite!Happy National Day! May this day be filled with happiness and success!
- Je vous souhaite une bonne fête nationale.I wish you a happy national day.
- Bonne fête nationale à toute la famille !Happy national day to the whole family!
Example conversation
Lucas and Emma meet in a park during the holiday celebrations.
- LucasSalut Emma, bonne fête nationale !Hi Emma, happy national day!
- EmmaMerci Lucas, bonne fête à toi aussi !Thanks Lucas, happy national day to you too!
- LucasTu viens voir le feu d'artifice ?Are you coming to see the fireworks?
- EmmaOui, avec plaisir !Yes, with pleasure!
