What does congratulation in French mean?
What is the meaning of the word congratulation in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use congratulation in French.
The word congratulation in French means félicitation, félicitations, félicitations, Félicitations pour, Félicitations pour avoir fait, autosatisfaction. To learn more, please see the details below.
Meaning of the word congratulation
félicitationnoun (joy for [sb] else) (s'emploie surtout au pluriel) (nom féminin: s'utilise avec les articles "la", "l'" (devant une voyelle ou un h muet), "une". Ex : fille - nf > On dira "la fille" ou "une fille". Avec un nom féminin, l'adjectif s'accorde. En général, on ajoute un "e" à l'adjectif. Par exemple, on dira "une petite fille".) He shook my hand by way of congratulation. Il m'a serré la main en guise de félicitations. |
félicitationsplural noun (expression: joy for [sb] else) (nom féminin pluriel: s'utilise avec l'article défini "les". Ex : "algues") We offered our congratulations, along with the other guests. Nous nous sommes joints aux autres invités pour présenter nos félicitations. |
félicitationsinterjection (expressing joy for [sb]) (interjection: exclamation. Ex : "Oh non ! Ça alors !") Congratulations! I am glad to hear that you are having a baby boy. Félicitations ! Je suis heureuse d'apprendre que vous attendez un petit garçon. |
Félicitations pourinterjection (expressing joy for [sb]) (interjection: exclamation. Ex : "Oh non ! Ça alors !") Congratulations on your forthcoming marriage. Félicitations pour votre mariage. |
Félicitations pour avoir faitinterjection (expressing joy for [sb]'s success) (interjection: exclamation. Ex : "Oh non ! Ça alors !") Congratulations on winning the marathon! Félicitations pour avoir gagné le marathon ! |
autosatisfactionnoun (smugness, being pleased with yourself) (nom féminin: s'utilise avec les articles "la", "l'" (devant une voyelle ou un h muet), "une". Ex : fille - nf > On dira "la fille" ou "une fille". Avec un nom féminin, l'adjectif s'accorde. En général, on ajoute un "e" à l'adjectif. Par exemple, on dira "une petite fille".) |
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