bon réveillon de Noël
bon réveillon de Noël is the French way to say merry Christmas eve.
This phrase is a greeting used to wish someone a happy celebration on the evening before Christmas Day. The word réveillon specifically refers to the long, late-night feast or party held on the eve of a major holiday.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, bon réveillon de Noël means 'good Christmas Eve celebration'.
Which one should you use?
Use bon réveillon de Noël to wish someone a happy Christmas Eve, but use Joyeux Noël to wish them a Merry Christmas on the day itself.
Did you know?
- The word réveillon comes from the verb réveiller, meaning 'to wake up'. This refers to the tradition of staying awake through the night to celebrate the holiday.
- The term réveillon can be used for other holidays besides Christmas, such as the New Year's Eve feast.
Examples in context
- Joyeux réveillon de Noël à vous et à votre famille! Puisse votre soirée être remplie de chaleur, d'amour et de joie.Merry Christmas Eve to you and your family! May your evening be filled with warmth, love, and joy.
- Passe un joyeux réveillon de Noël entouré de ceux qui te sont chers! Puisse cette nuit magique t'apporter du bonheur et de magnifiques souvenirs.Have a Merry Christmas Eve surrounded by those who are dear to you! May this magical night bring you happiness and beautiful memories.
- Bon réveillon de Noël à tous !Merry Christmas Eve to everyone!
- Je vous souhaite un bon réveillon de Noël.I wish you a merry Christmas Eve.
- Bon réveillon de Noël, les enfants !Merry Christmas Eve, kids!
Example conversation
Emma and Hugo are leaving a dinner party on Christmas Eve.
- EmmaMerci pour ce dîner, Hugo.Thank you for this dinner, Hugo.
- HugoDe rien, Emma. Bon réveillon de Noël !You're welcome, Emma. Merry Christmas Eve!
- EmmaMerci, toi aussi !Thank you, you too!
- HugoÀ bientôt !See you soon!
