What does félicitations in French mean?
What is the meaning of the word félicitations in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use félicitations in French.
The word félicitations in French means congratulations, Congratulations, congratulations, highest honours, summa cum laude. To learn more, please see the details below.
Meaning of the word félicitations
congratulationsnom féminin pluriel (compliments) (plural noun: Noun always used in plural form--for example, "jeans," "scissors.") Quand le scientifique a reçu un prix, les félicitations n'ont cessé de pleuvoir sur lui. When the scientist won a prize, he was continually showered with congratulations. |
Congratulationsinterjection (bravo) (interjection: Exclamation--for example, "Oh no!" "Wow!") Félicitations, tu as eu ton examen ! Félicitations pour ton examen ! Congratulations; you passed your exam! Congratulations on passing your exam! |
congratulationsnom féminin pluriel (éloges) (plural noun: Noun always used in plural form--for example, "jeans," "scissors.") Le jeune homme a reçu des félicitations pour son acte de bravoure. The young man received congratulations for his act of bravery. |
highest honoursnom féminin pluriel (distinction académique) (UK) (plural noun: Noun always used in plural form--for example, "jeans," "scissors.") Le brillant élève ne visait pas seulement le diplôme, mais les félicitations aussi. The brilliant student didn't only want to get his diploma, but to pass it summa cum laude. |
summa cum laudenom féminin (mention supérieure d'un jury) |
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