Bonne retraite
The English phrase 'happy retirement' is translated into French as Bonne retraite.
Bonne retraite is used as a standalone greeting or a short wish to wish someone a pleasant and fulfilling life after they stop working, similar to the way one would say 'Happy Birthday' in English.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the adjective bonne (good/happy) and the noun retraite (retirement).
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective bonne is in the feminine singular form to agree with the feminine noun retraite.
Did you know?
- In France, it is common to organize a pot de départ, a farewell drink where colleagues gather to wish the retiree Bonne retraite.
- In French, retraite also means 'retreat' in a military or spiritual sense, describing the act of withdrawing from a front line or the world.
- When writing a formal card, you might say Je vous souhaite une retraite épanouie (I wish you a fulfilling retirement). The word épanouie implies blooming like a flower, suggesting personal growth.
Examples in context
- Je vous souhaite une joyeuse retraite!I wish you a joyful retirement!
- Que votre retraite soit remplie de bonheur!May your retirement be filled with happiness!
- Félicitations pour votre départ à la retraite!Congratulations on your retirement!
- Je vous souhaite une retraite heureuse et épanouissante!I wish you a happy and fulfilling retirement!
- Je te souhaite une retraite heureuse!I wish you a happy retirement!
- Profite bien de ta retraite!Enjoy your retirement!
- Que ta retraite t'apporte joie et bonheur!May your retirement bring you joy and happiness!
- Je te souhaite une retraite paisible et agréable!I wish you a peaceful and pleasant retirement!
- Bonne retraite à toi !Happy retirement to you!
- Je vous souhaite une bonne retraite.I wish you a happy retirement.
- Bonne retraite et profite bien de ton temps.Happy retirement and enjoy your time.
Example conversation
Emma and Lucas are saying goodbye at a colleague's farewell party.
- EmmaLucas, je te souhaite une bonne retraite !Lucas, I wish you a happy retirement!
- LucasMerci Emma, c'est très gentil de ta part.Thank you Emma, that is very kind of you.
- EmmaTu vas beaucoup nous manquer ici.We are going to miss you a lot here.
- LucasMerci, je passerai vous voir bientôt.Thank you, I will come visit you soon.
