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How do you say "congratulations" in French?
les félicitations
In French, "congratulations" is les félicitations.
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Pronunciation
Break it into fay-lee-see-ta-syon, with even stress and a nasal -on ending that hums through the nose.
Grammar notes
les félicitations is feminine. Its plural is félicitations.
Example sentence
Félicitations pour ton nouveau travail !
Congratulations on your new job!
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How to remember les félicitations
Félicitations sounds like 'feel a citation' for doing something great, so picture getting a happy citation for good news.
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- what time is it Quelle heure est-il ?
- i would like a table for two Je voudrais une table pour deux
- the bill please La facture, s’il vous plaît
- where is the bathroom Où sont les toilettes
- do you speak english Parlez-vous anglais ?
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Questions about les félicitations
How do you pronounce les félicitations?
Break it into fay-lee-see-ta-syon, with even stress and a nasal -on ending that hums through the nose.
Is les félicitations masculine or feminine?
les félicitations is feminine. les félicitations is feminine. Its plural is félicitations.
How is les félicitations used in French?
les félicitations is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Félicitations pour ton nouveau travail ! (Congratulations on your new job!).
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