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How to say “Happy birthday!” in French
The French for “Happy birthday!”, with audio, grammar notes and the words that go with it.
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Step 4Je voudrais un café, s'il vous plaît.
I would like a coffee, please.
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Start freeHappy birthday!
Joyeux anniversaire !
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Joyeux anniversaire !
Happy birthday!
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French words and phrases that go with it
Learn these next. They are among the most common everyday French words and sentences.
- I am sorry.Je suis désolé.
- Good night, sleep well.Bonne nuit, dors bien.
- Where can I buy a ticket?Où puis-je acheter un billet ?
- I have a reservation.J'ai une réservation.
- Is there a pharmacy nearby?Y a-t-il une pharmacie près d'ici ?
- I am allergic to nuts.Je suis allergique aux noix.
- I like to read books.J'aime lire des livres.
- What do you do for work?Que fais-tu comme travail ?
- I will call you later.Je t'appellerai plus tard.
Where this fits
“Happy birthday!” is one of the everyday sentences in the 4ToSpeak French guides. Browse every French word and phrase A–Z or work through the common words in order.
How do you say “Happy birthday!” in French?
“Happy birthday!” in French is “Joyeux anniversaire !”.
What does “Joyeux anniversaire !” mean in English?
“Joyeux anniversaire !” is French for “Happy birthday!”.
How do I remember “Joyeux anniversaire !”?
Say it out loud in a sentence, not on its own. Hear it, say it, then use it in a full French sentence. That is how every 4ToSpeak lesson works.
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