Congratulations & Celebrations
Use these phrases to congratulate people on their achievements and celebrate special occasions in French.
Key Phrases
Joyeux anniversaire !
neutralHappy birthday!
The standard way to wish someone a happy birthday.
Bon anniv !
casualHappy b-day!
Very common in spoken French among friends and family.
Bravo !
casualWell done!
Used to praise an immediate success, like passing a test or winning a game.
Félicitations !
neutralCongratulations!
A versatile word used for weddings, engagements, and major achievements.
Toutes mes félicitations pour votre nouveau travail.
politeAll my congratulations on your new job.
More formal — ideal for professional situations or written cards.
Je te souhaite beaucoup de bonnes choses.
casualI wish you lots of good things.
A warm, everyday way to wish someone well for their future.
Tous mes vœux de bonheur !
neutralAll my wishes for happiness!
The classic, elegant phrase to write in a wedding card.
Tchin-tchin !
casualCheers!
The most common informal toast among friends.
À ta santé !
neutralTo your health!
Used when clinking glasses with one person you know well.
À votre santé !
politeTo your health!
Use this when toasting with a group of people, or in formal situations.
Tu as réussi ton examen, c'est super !
casualYou passed your exam, that's great!
An enthusiastic way to celebrate a friend's hard work.
C'est une très bonne nouvelle.
neutralThat's very good news.
A standard reaction to hearing about a new job or passing a test.