What does souhait in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word souhait in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use souhait in French.

The word souhait in French means wish, desire, as .. as can be, make a wish, my dearest wish, rich beyond your wildest dreams. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word souhait

wish, desire

nom masculin (désir, vœu)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Je formule le souhait de vous revoir bientôt.
ⓘCette phrase n'est pas une traduction de la phrase originale. My greatest wish is to see my children happily married.

as .. as can be

locution adverbiale (très, on ne peut plus)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Cette chambre est mignonne à souhait avec sa tapisserie rose bonbon et ses peluches un peu partout.
This bedroom is as cute as can be, with its candy pink hangings and cuddly toys everywhere.

make a wish

locution verbale (faire un vœu)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Il fit un souhait en entendant le coucou pour la première fois de l'année.

my dearest wish

nom masculin (ce que je souhaite le plus)

rich beyond your wildest dreams

locution adjectivale (très riche)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Avec ce poste de directeur, te voilà riche à souhait.

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