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Want to wish someone a happy birthday in French? Simply say Joyeux anniversaire !<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

But “happy birthday” isn’t the only phrase worth knowing. Read on to learn common expressions to wish everyone from your mom to your boss a joyful celebration.\u00a0You’ll also learn common birthday vocabulary words, hear a few variations on the birthday song in French and learn some French birthday traditions.<\/p>\n

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Joyeux Anniversaire: <\/em>“Happy Birthday” in French<\/h2>\n

The main way to say “happy birthday” in French is:<\/em><\/p>\n

Joyeux anniversaire ! <\/em><\/strong>\u2014 Happy birthday!<\/p>\n

Joyeux<\/em> means “happy” or “joyful,” while anniversaire<\/em> means “birthday.”<\/p>\n

Straightforward and simple. You can’t go wrong with this one in any situation!<\/p>\n

But of course, this isn’t the only way to wish someone a happy birthday in French. Read on for more!<\/p>\n

More Ways to Say “Happy Birthday” in French<\/h2>\n

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There’s a birthday wish for every situation. Here are some lovely birthday wishes for friends, relatives and everyone in between:<\/p>\n

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  • Bon anniversaire<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0\u2014 Happy birthday<\/li>\n
  • Joyeuse f\u00eate<\/strong><\/em> \u2014 Happy celebration<\/li>\n
  • Heureux anniversaire<\/strong><\/em> \u2014 Happy birthday<\/li>\n
  • Meilleurs v\u0153ux pour ton anniversaire<\/strong><\/em> \u2014 Best wishes for your birthday<\/li>\n
  • Que cette journ\u00e9e soit remplie de joie<\/strong><\/em> \u2014 May this day be filled with joy<\/li>\n
  • Passe une merveilleuse journ\u00e9e d’anniversaire<\/strong><\/em> \u2014 Have a wonderful birthday<\/li>\n
  • Je te souhaite un joyeux anniversaire<\/strong><\/em> \u2014 I wish you a happy birthday<\/li>\n
  • Que tous tes v\u0153ux se r\u00e9alisent<\/strong><\/em> \u2014 May all your wishes come true<\/li>\n
  • Profite de chaque instant de cette journ\u00e9e sp\u00e9ciale<\/strong><\/em> \u2014 Enjoy every moment of this special day<\/li>\n
  • Que ton chemin soit parsem\u00e9 de joie et de succ\u00e8s<\/strong><\/em> \u2014 May your path be filled with joy and success<\/li>\n
  • Je te souhaite une journ\u00e9e pleine d’amour et de rires<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0\u2014 I wish you a day full of love and laughter<\/li>\n
  • Je t’envoie mes meilleurs v\u0153ux pour ton anniversaire<\/strong><\/em> \u2014 I send you my best wishes for your birthday<\/li>\n
  • Que cette journ\u00e9e soit sp\u00e9ciale \u00e0 tous \u00e9gards<\/strong><\/em> \u2014 May this day be special in every way<\/li>\n
  • Je te souhaite une vie remplie de bonheur et de succ\u00e8s<\/strong><\/em> \u2014 I wish you a life filled with happiness and success<\/li>\n
  • Que chaque instant de cette journ\u00e9e soit m\u00e9morable<\/strong><\/em> \u2014 May every moment of this day be memorable<\/li>\n
  • Je te souhaite une journ\u00e9e lumineuse et radieuse<\/strong><\/em> \u2014 I wish you a bright and radiant day<\/li>\n
  • Que cette journ\u00e9e soit \u00e0 ton image, sp\u00e9ciale et unique<\/strong><\/em> \u2014 May this day be like you, special and unique<\/li>\n
  • Je te souhaite une journ\u00e9e magique et inoubliable<\/strong><\/em> \u2014 I wish you a magical and unforgettable day<\/li>\n
  • Je te souhaite une journ\u00e9e merveilleuse entour\u00e9e de ceux que tu aimes<\/strong><\/em> \u2014 I wish you a wonderful day surrounded by loved ones<\/li>\n
  • Que cette journ\u00e9e soit le d\u00e9but d’une nouvelle aventure pleine de bonheur<\/strong><\/em> \u2014 May this day be the beginning of a new adventure full of happiness<\/li>\n
  • Je te souhaite une journ\u00e9e remplie de sourires et de beaux souvenirs<\/strong><\/em> \u2014 I wish you a day filled with smiles and beautiful memories<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Birthday Vocabulary and Phrases<\/h2>\n

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    Do you want to invite a French-speaking friend to your birthday party, or propose a toast over a delicious birthday cake? You’ll need to add some birthday vocab to your belt. Discover all the words you need to know to talk about birthday celebrations!<\/p>\n

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    • F\u00eater son anniversaire<\/strong><\/em> \u2014 To celebrate one’s birthday<\/li>\n
    • La date de naissance<\/strong><\/em> \u2014 Date of birth<\/li>\n
    • Le g\u00e2teau d’anniversaire<\/strong><\/em> \u2014 Birthday cake<\/li>\n
    • Les bougies<\/strong><\/em> \u2014 Candles<\/li>\n
    • Les cadeaux<\/strong><\/em> \u2014 Gifts<\/li>\n
    • Les ballons<\/strong><\/em> \u2014 Balloons<\/li>\n
    • La f\u00eate d’anniversaire<\/strong><\/em> \u2014 Birthday party<\/li>\n
    • L’invitation<\/strong><\/em> \u2014 Invitation<\/li>\n
    • La surprise<\/strong><\/em> \u2014 Surprise<\/li>\n
    • La f\u00eate surprise<\/strong><\/em> \u2014 Surprise party<\/li>\n
    • L’\u00e2ge<\/strong><\/em> \u2014 Age<\/li>\n
    • Souffler les bougies<\/strong><\/em> \u2014 Blowing out the candles<\/li>\n
    • Le chant d’anniversaire<\/strong><\/em> \u2014 Birthday song<\/li>\n
    • Le message d’anniversaire<\/strong><\/em> \u2014 Birthday message<\/li>\n
    • Les souhaits d’anniversaire<\/strong><\/em> \u2014 Birthday wishes<\/li>\n
    • La carte d’anniversaire<\/strong><\/em> \u2014 Birthday card<\/li>\n
    • Le toast<\/strong><\/em> \u2014 Toast<\/li>\n
    • La r\u00e9union de famille<\/strong><\/em> \u2014 Family gathering<\/li>\n
    • Les amis<\/strong><\/em> \u2014 Friends<\/li>\n
    • Les jeux d’anniversaire<\/strong><\/em> \u2014 Birthday games<\/li>\n
    • Les f\u00e9licitations<\/strong><\/em> \u2014 Congratulations<\/a><\/li>\n
    • L’anniversaire de naissance<\/strong><\/em> \u2014 Birth anniversary<\/li>\n
    • La c\u00e9l\u00e9bration sp\u00e9ciale<\/strong><\/em> \u2014 Special celebration<\/li>\n
    • Les invit\u00e9s<\/strong><\/em> \u2014 Guests<\/li>\n
    • Le champagne<\/strong><\/em> \u2014 Champagne<\/li>\n
    • Les d\u00e9corations<\/strong><\/em> \u2014 Decorations<\/li>\n
    • Les chants et les danses<\/strong><\/em> \u2014 Songs and dances<\/li>\n
    • Les souhaits exauc\u00e9s<\/strong><\/em> \u2014 Wishes come true<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      The Happy Birthday Song in French<\/h2>\n

      You can sing the French version of the traditional English birthday song. The lyrics are simple enough to remember, as long as you recall the official way to say “happy birthday” in French:<\/p>\n

      Joyeux anniversaire,<\/em> (Happy birthday)
      \nJoyeux anniversaire,<\/em> (Happy birthday)
      \nJoyeux anniversaire [name],<\/em> (Happy birthday [name])
      \nJoyeux anniversaire.<\/em> (Happy birthday.)<\/p>\n

      You can hear it here:<\/p>\n

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      There are other, more traditional songs you can sing to wish someone a festive happy birthday in French. This traditional song has more to it than just the same words repeated over and over:<\/p>\n

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      You can follow along with the subtitles in the video, or read them and two other French birthday song variations in this blog post:<\/p>\n

      Happy Birthday Song in French: 4 Song Versions + Bonus Vocabulary<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n