French word

félicitation

Pronunciation

IPA/felisitasjɔ̃/

Meaning

  • feminine nouncongratulations

Example

Mes félicitations pour ton examen.

Congratulations on your exam.

Illustration for félicitation (congratulations)

More examples

Il a reçu des félicitations pour son projet.

He received congratulations for his project.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • toutes mes félicitations

    my heartfelt congratulations

  • adresser ses félicitations

    offer one's congratulations

Similar words

bravo: A brief word of praise for an action or achievement, offered on the spot.
compliment: A brief expression praising someone's appearance or good behavior.
vœu: A brief expression wishing someone future happiness or success.

Definition in French

Signifie une expression de joie et de compliment adressée à quelqu'un pour une réussite, une naissance ou une bonne nouvelle.

Word origin

Félicitation derives from the verb féliciter and ultimately from Latin felicitas and felix, associated with happiness and good fortune.

Usage tips

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

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