English–French

“congratulations” in French

Pronunciation

IPA/felisitasjɔ̃/

Example

Mes félicitations pour ton examen.

Congratulations on your exam.

Illustration for félicitation (congratulations)

How to say “congratulations” in French

“Congratulations” in French is félicitation.

A short spoken or written message that marks someone's success or good news with shared joy.

Full entry for félicitation: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with félicitation

Il a reçu des félicitations pour son projet.

He received congratulations for his project.

Tips for using félicitation

  • French normally uses the plural form félicitations in the formula Félicitations !, while the singular is less common outside specific contexts.

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