happy birthday in French
happy birthday in French is bon anniversaire, joyeux anniversaire, bonne fête.
happy birthday in French
bon anniversaire
Said or written to a person who is celebrating their birthday in order to convey the good wishes of the speaker or writer (literally, "may you have a happy birthday")
joyeux anniversaire
Said or written to a person who is celebrating their birthday in order to convey the good wishes of the speaker or writer (literally, "may you have a happy birthday")
bonne fête
Said or written to a person who is celebrating their birthday in order to convey the good wishes of the speaker or writer (literally, "may you have a happy birthday")
souhaiter un joyeux anniversaire
(colloquial, transitive) To wish (someone) a happy birthday.
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What is "happy birthday" in French?
"happy birthday" in French is bon anniversaire, joyeux anniversaire, bonne fête.
Are there other ways to say "happy birthday" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "happy birthday": bon anniversaire, joyeux anniversaire, bonne fête, souhaiter un joyeux anniversaire.
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