prompt rétablissement
/pʁɔ̃ ʁe.ta.blis.mɑ̃/
The English phrase "speedy recovery" is translated into French as prompt rétablissement.
prompt rétablissement is used to express a wish for someone to get well quickly after an illness or injury.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the adjective prompt (quick/prompt) and the noun rétablissement (recovery/restoration).
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun rétablissement is masculine, so the indefinite article used is un and the adjective prompt remains in its masculine form.
Did you know?
- While prompt rétablissement is perfectly correct, a more common way to wish someone well in everyday French is to say bon courage, which literally means 'good courage'.
- The word rétablissement can also refer to the 'restoration' of a fallen monarchy or a defunct institution, not just a person's health.
- The word rétablissement shares a root with établir, which is used not only for health but also for setting up a business or establishing a law.
Examples in context
- Je te souhaite un prompt rétablissement !I wish you a speedy recovery!This sentence is useful for wishing someone a speedy recovery using the informal te.Tatoeba #11229958 by lbdx, translation #1304730 by Eldad
- Je vous souhaite un prompt rétablissement.I wish you a speedy recovery.This sentence is useful for wishing someone a speedy recovery using the formal vous.Tatoeba #1306317 by sacredceltic, translation #5168857 by CK
- Je souhaite à ton père un prompt rétablissement.I wish your father a speedy recovery.This sentence is useful for wishing a third party a speedy recovery.Tatoeba #11432569 by lbdx, translation #10683708 by sundown
- J'espère que vous allez retrouver vite la santé.I hope you'll regain your health quickly.
- Que vous vous rétablissiez rapidement.May you recover quickly.
- Remets-toi vite, mon ami.Get well soon, my friend.
- Guéris vite et reviens nous voir.Get well soon and come visit us again.
Example conversation
Gabriel calls Emma to check on her after her surgery.
- GabrielComment te sens-tu après ton opération ?How are you feeling after your surgery?
- EmmaUn peu fatiguée, mais ça va mieux.A little tired, but it's getting better.
- GabrielJe te souhaite un prompt rétablissement, Emma.I wish you a speedy recovery, Emma.
- EmmaMerci beaucoup, Gabriel, c'est très gentil.Thank you very much, Gabriel, that's very kind.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry prompt rétablissement, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
