The Christmas season is a perfect opportunity to share joy, love, and warm wishes with your friends, family, and colleagues. Why not spread some festive cheer in French this year by adding a sprinkle of French flair to your greetings? Whether you’re sending cards, texts, or emails, these French phrases will make your messages unforgettable.
Let’s explore some phrases de Noël et du Nouvel An to help you spread holiday cheer en français !
Festive Phrases For Acquaintances and Colleagues
These phrases are ideal for professional or casual acquaintances, such as colleagues, neighbours, or anyone in your extended social circle.
1. Joyeuses fêtes !
Happy Holidays!
2. Je vous souhaite prospérité, amour et bonheur !
I wish you prosperity, love, and happiness!
3. Je vous souhaite bonheur et santé en ces fêtes de fin d’année.
I wish you happiness and health during these end-of-year festivities.
4. Plein de bonheur à toute la famille !
Best wishes to the whole family!
Heartfelt Greetings for Family & Friends
When it comes to loved ones, add a personal and warm touch to your messages:
1. Je pense fort à vous en cette période de fête. Joyeux Noël et bonne année !
I’m thinking of you during this festive period. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
2. Je vous embrasse très fort, malgré la distance.
Sending you big hugs, despite the distance.
3. Joyeuses fêtes à la meilleure famille/au meilleur mari/à la meilleure femme au monde !
Season’s greetings to the best family/best husband/best wife in the world!
4. J’ai hâte de passer de beaux moments avec vous ce Noël !
I can’t wait to spend beautiful moments with you this Christmas!
5. Mangez, buvez et soyez heureux !
Eat, drink, and be merry!
New Year’s Greetings
As the year winds down, it’s time to welcome a fresh start. Mais, attention, les amis ! In France, it’s not the custom to wish folk a happy new year until the midnight bells have chimed on the night of the 31st December. However, once the bells have rung, you can fill your boots and wish friends, family, and colleagues a happy new year throughout the month of January! Let’s get practising beforehand! Here are some greetings to ring in the New Year:
1. Bonne année !
Happy New Year!
2. Meilleurs Vœux !
Best Wishes!
3. Nous vous envoyons tous nos plus sincères vœux de bonheur pour 2024 !
We send you all our heartfelt wishes for happiness in 2024!
4. Cette année, je vous souhaite de réaliser tous vos rêves !
This year, I wish you every success in making your dreams come true!
5. Que votre nouvelle année soit pleine de promesses et de succès !
May your New Year be full of promises and success!
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Wishing You All the Best for the Season
Whether you’re celebrating Christmas, New Year, or simply enjoying the festive vibes, these phrases will help you express your warmest wishes.
Joyeux Noël et Bonne Année à tous !
May the season bring you happiness, success, and cherished memories with loved ones. 🎁✨
À bientôt et bonne année!
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