Félicitations means “congratulations” in French. You can say “félicitations !” by itself, or use félicitations pour + noun. For example, “félicitations pour votre réussite !” (congratulations on your success!).
IPA pronunciation of félicitations is /fe.li.si.ta.sjɔ̃/ (IPA), which sounds like “fay-lee-see-ta-syohn”.
Example Sentences
Félicitations, tu as eu ton baccalauréat !
Congratulations! You passed your bac!
Félicitations ! Quel âge as-tu maintenant ?
Congratulations! How old are you now?
Félicitations pour ta retraite ! Quels sont tes projets ?
Congratulations on your retirement! What are your plans?
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Related words and expressions
- féliciter – to congratulate
- bravo ! – Well done! / Congratulations!
- bien joué ! – Well done! / Nice job!
- chapeau ! – Hats off! / Well done!
- quel succès ! – What a success!
- c’est mérité ! – It’s well deserved!
- Je suis content pour toi/vous. – I’m happy for you.
- Je suis fier/fière de toi/vous. – I’m proud of you.
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