tu as refait ma journée
The English phrase "you made my day" can be expressed in French as tu as refait ma journée.
This phrase is used to tell someone that they have made you very happy. It is often used in response to a compliment, a kind gesture or a piece of good news.
What does it mean word for word?
The expression is a literal translation of "you remade my day", utilizing the verb refaire (to remake or redo).
How does it change in a sentence?
Use tu as refait ma journée when speaking to a friend, a family member or someone you know well.
Did you know?
- While tu as refait ma journée is common in modern spoken French, it is actually a relatively recent anglicism borrowed directly from English logic.
- The verb refaire can also be used in slang to describe someone who is extremely wealthy, such as saying they have 'remade' their fortune.
- The word journée comes from the Vulgar Latin diurnāta, which specifically described the work done during a day.
Examples in context
- Madame, vous avez rendu ma journée bien meilleure avec votre aide.Madam, you made my day much better with your assistance.
- Merci d'avoir illuminé ma journée avec ce cadeau incroyable !Thank you for brightening my day with this incredible gift!
- Merci pour ce cadeau, tu as refait ma journée !Thank you for this gift, you made my day!
- Ton message était adorable, tu as refait ma journée.Your message was lovely, you made my day.
- Tu as refait ma journée avec cette bonne nouvelle.You made my day with this good news.
Example conversation
Manon and Nathan are talking at a coffee shop.
- ManonNathan, tu as refait ma journée avec ces fleurs !Nathan, you made my day with these flowers!
- NathanJe suis heureux que ça te plaise, Manon.I am happy that you like them, Manon.
- ManonElles sont magnifiques, merci beaucoup.They are magnificent, thank you very much.
- NathanC'est avec plaisir, tu les mérites.It is my pleasure, you deserve them.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries as, journée, ma, tu, CC BY-SA 4.0.
