bon rétablissement
/bɔ̃ ʁe.ta.blis.mɑ̃/
The English phrase "I hope you get well soon" is expressed in French as bon rétablissement.
Bon rétablissement is a way to express well wishes for recovery. You can use the short exclamation Bon rétablissement! to wish someone a quick recovery.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "good recovery".
How does it change in a sentence?
To express "I hope you get well soon" as a full sentence in a formal context, you can use Je vous souhaite un bon rétablissement. In an informal context, you can use Je te souhaite un bon rétablissement.
Did you know?
- While bon rétablissement is the standard wish for recovery, French speakers often use the phrase bon courage when someone is facing a long or difficult medical treatment.
- The verb rétablir used in rétablissement can also mean to reinstate a law or restore a fallen object to its original position.
- In very informal settings, such as texting a close friend, you might simply write Soigne-toi bien, which functions as an imperative meaning 'take good care of yourself'.
Examples in context
- Bonjour Madame Dupont, je vous souhaite un prompt rétablissement. J'espère que vous vous sentirez mieux bientôt.Hello Mrs. Dupont, I wish you a speedy recovery. I hope you'll feel better soon.
- Cher Monsieur Martin, je vous adresse tous mes vœux de bon rétablissement. Prenez soin de vous et reposez-vous bien.Dear Mr. Martin, I send you all my wishes for a quick recovery. Take care of yourself and get plenty of rest.
- Bonjour Madame Leblanc, je souhaite sincèrement que vous vous rétablissiez bientôt. Votre absence se fait sentir, et nous avons hâte de vous revoir parmi nous.Hello Mrs. Leblanc, I sincerely hope that you recover soon. Your absence is felt, and we look forward to seeing you back with us.
- Salut Sophie, j'espère que tu te rétabliras vite. N'hésite pas à me contacter si tu as besoin de quelque chose.Hi Sophie, I hope you recover quickly. Don't hesitate to reach out if you need anything.
- Coucou Mathieu, prends soin de toi et remets-toi vite. On a hâte de te voir en pleine forme à nouveau !Hey Mathieu, take care of yourself and get well soon. We can't wait to see you back in shape!
- Salut Laura, repose-toi bien et reviens-nous en pleine forme. J'ai hâte de passer du temps avec toi une fois que tu seras rétablie.Hi Laura, rest well and come back to us in full health. I'm looking forward to spending time with you once you're recovered.
- Je te souhaite un bon rétablissement.I wish you a speedy recovery.
- Bon rétablissement, repose-toi bien.Get well soon, rest well.
- Nous vous souhaitons un bon rétablissement.We wish you a speedy recovery.
Example conversation
Manon is visiting Nathan who is sick in bed.
- ManonOh non, tu as l'air fatigué.Oh no, you look tired.
- NathanOui, j'ai une grosse grippe.Yes, I have a bad flu.
- ManonBon rétablissement, Nathan !Get well soon, Nathan!
- NathanMerci beaucoup, Manon.Thank you very much, Manon.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry bon rétablissement, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
