How do you ask for your birthday in French?
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How do you ask for your birthday in French?
The French translation for “Where were you born? (informal; feminine)” is Où es-tu née?.
What are two ways to say Happy birthday in French?
The Standard Ways to Say “Happy Birthday” in French
- Joyeux anniversaire ! Happy Birthday!
- Bon anniversaire ! Happy Birthday!
- Passe(z) un bon anniversaire. Have a good birthday.
- Passe(z) une merveilleuse journée. Have a wonderful day.
- Meilleurs vœux. Best wishes.
- Félicitations.
- Quel âge as-tu?
- Quel âge avez-vous?
How do you wish someone a Happy birthday in French?
The most traditional way of saying “happy birthday” in French is “joyeux anniversaire“.
What is Je peux?
Pouvoir is an elementary French verb meaning “to be able to.” It’s an irregular verb, which means it’s not conjugated like most other verbs ending in -ir.
Do the French say je voudrais?
The only people you’ll hear using “voudrais” these days are foreigners eager to put their high school/college/Duolingo French to good use. In proper written French, the ne is definitely obligatory, so be sure you’re only using this while speaking.
What can I say instead of happy birthday?
Other Ways to Say HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
- Have a fabulous birthday!
- May all your wishes come true!
- Many happy returns of the day!
- Many more happy returns!
- I wish you a wonderful birthday!
- Have a great one!
- Have a good one!
- I hope you have a fantastic day and a fantastic year to come.
Do French people say puis je?
“Puis-je” – Extremely Formal and Nowadays Outdated. In extremely formal and old-fashioned French, we used to say: “puis-je”.
What is pouvoir?
Pouvoir is a very common French verb with irregular conjugations and an unusual relationship to some of its English equivalents. * Pouvoir generally means “can” or “to be able,” but it’s a bit more complicated in certain tenses.