à vos souhaits
bless you (after a sneeze)
Intermediate Phrase
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Pronunciation
/a vo swɛ/
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Cultural Note
Literally meaning 'to your wishes,' this is said after someone sneezes. The informal version is 'à tes souhaits.' For a second sneeze, some say 'à vos amours' (to your loves), and for a third, 'que vos amours durent toujours' (may your loves last forever).
📝 Example Sentences
— Atchoum ! — À vos souhaits !
— Achoo! — Bless you!
À vos souhaits ! Vous n'avez pas attrapé froid ?
Bless you! You haven't caught a cold, have you?