wish in French
wish in French is souhait, désir, souhaiter — wish means a hope or desire for something, especially something not fully within your control.
wish in French
souhait
The thing desired or longed for.
désir
The thing desired or longed for.
souhaiter
(intransitive, followed by for) To hope (for a particular outcome), even if that outcome is unlikely to occur or cannot occur.
espérer
(intransitive, followed by for) To hope (for a particular outcome), even if that outcome is unlikely to occur or cannot occur.
souhaiter
(ditransitive) To bestow (a thought or gesture) towards (someone or something).
What does "wish" mean?
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noun A hope or desire for something, especially something not fully within your control.
"She made a wish before blowing out the candles."
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verb To want or hope for something, often something unlikely or impossible.
"I wish I could be there for the wedding."
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verb To express a hope for someone's wellbeing or good fortune.
"She wished him luck before the interview."
wish in a sentence
- She made a wish before blowing out the candles.
- It was always his wish to travel the world.
- I wish I could be there for the wedding.
- He wished he had studied harder for the exam.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "wish" in French?
"wish" in French is souhait, désir, souhaiter. wish means: A hope or desire for something, especially something not fully within your control.
How do you use "wish" in a sentence?
Example: "She made a wish before blowing out the candles." In French, "wish" is souhait, désir, souhaiter.
Are there other ways to say "wish" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "wish": souhait, désir, souhaiter, espérer.
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