joyeux mois des fiertés
The English phrase "happy pride month" can be translated into French as joyeux mois des fiertés.
This phrase is a greeting used to wish someone a positive celebration of LGBTQ+ pride during the month of June.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Québec, you can say Je te souhaite un excellent Mois de la fierté LGBTQ+! to wish someone a happy Pride Month. In the French-speaking region of Belgium, Je te souhaite un super Mois des Fiertés! is used to wish someone a happy Pride Month. In the French-speaking region of Switzerland, one can say Je te souhaite un Joyeux Mois des Fiertés!
Did you know?
- In France, the term la Marche des Fiertés is the official name for the Pride parade, moving away from the English loanword 'Pride' to emphasize the French word for pride.
- While English uses a singular 'Pride', French often uses the plural fiertés to reflect the diverse identities within the community.
- French speakers may use fierté not just as a greeting, but as a political statement of visibility and resistance against erasure.
Examples in context
- Joyeux mois des fiertés à tous !Happy pride month to everyone!
- Je te souhaite un joyeux mois des fiertés.I wish you a happy pride month.
- Joyeux mois des fiertés, mes amis !Happy pride month, my friends!
Example conversation
Two friends meet on the street in June.
- EmmaSalut Hugo ! Joyeux mois des fiertés !Hi Hugo! Happy Pride Month!
- HugoMerci Emma ! À toi aussi !Thanks Emma! To you too!
- EmmaTu vas à la marche demain ?Are you going to the march tomorrow?
- HugoOui, j'ai hâte d'y être.Yes, I can't wait to be there.
