🇫🇷 French phrases

How to say “Congratulations” in French

Félicitations

fay-lee-see-tah-SYOHN

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For achievements, weddings, births, new jobs. 'Bravo' is a shorter, more casual way to praise a success.

Other ways to say it

FrenchPronunciationMeaningWhen to use it
Bravo !brah-VOHWell done!casual praise for an achievement
Toutes mes félicitationstoot may fay-lee-see-tah-SYOHNAll my congratulationswarm, slightly formal

In a sentence

Félicitations pour ton nouveau travail !

fay-lee-see-tah-SYOHN poor tohn noo-VOH trah-VYE

Congratulations on your new job!

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