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How do you say "bless you" in French?

Que Dieu te bénisse

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In French, "bless you" is Que Dieu te bénisse.

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Pronunciation

Say kuh dyuh tuh bay-NEES, with a soft y glide in Dieu and stress falling on the final syllable.

Grammar notes

Que Dieu te bénisse is a phrase used the same way as its English equivalent.

Example sentence

bless you

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How to remember Que Dieu te bénisse

This phrase literally means may God bless you, a more formal version of the English bless you.

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Questions about Que Dieu te bénisse

How do you pronounce Que Dieu te bénisse?

Say kuh dyuh tuh bay-NEES, with a soft y glide in Dieu and stress falling on the final syllable.

Is Que Dieu te bénisse formal or casual?

Que Dieu te bénisse is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is Que Dieu te bénisse used in French?

Que Dieu te bénisse is used the same way as the equivalent English phrase. For example: (bless you).

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