toutes mes félicitations
The English phrase "many congratulations" is expressed in French as toutes mes félicitations.
toutes mes félicitations is used to express strong praise or happiness regarding someone's success or good fortune.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "all my congratulations".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
toutes mes félicitations is a formal and polite way to express congratulations. For a more informal way to convey enthusiasm, such as saying "Awesome!" when someone gets a job, you can use Génial.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word félicitations is always used in its plural form when expressing congratulations.
Did you know?
- To accompany toutes mes félicitations at a wedding, it is a common custom to avoid giving a clock or a knife as a gift, as these are seen as symbols of breaking a bond.
- The grammatical structure of toutes mes félicitations is mirrored in the phrase toutes mes condoléances, used to offer sympathy for a loss.
- Although bravo is a common loanword in English, in French it is significantly more casual than toutes mes félicitations and may be inappropriate in very formal settings.
Examples in context
- Félicitations pour votre promotion !Congratulations on your promotion!
- Toutes mes félicitations pour votre mariage !Many congratulations on your wedding!
- Je vous adresse toutes mes félicitations pour vos excellents résultats.I extend my heartfelt congratulations to you on your excellent results.
- Bravo pour ta victoire au concours de danse !Congratulations on your dance competition victory!
- Toutes mes félicitations pour ton nouveau poste.Many congratulations on your new job.
- Reçois toutes mes félicitations pour ce prix.Please accept my many congratulations for this award.
Example conversation
Léa and Hugo are celebrating Hugo's graduation.
- LéaHugo, toutes mes félicitations pour ton diplôme !Hugo, many congratulations on your degree!
- HugoMerci beaucoup, Léa, c'est très gentil.Thank you very much, Léa, that's very kind.
- LéaTu as travaillé très dur pour ça.You worked very hard for it.
- HugoOui, je suis vraiment soulagé maintenant.Yes, I am really relieved now.
