bon anniversaire
happy birthday
Beginner Phrase
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Pronunciation
/bɔ.n‿a.ni.vɛʁ.sɛʁ/
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Cultural Note
The French birthday song shares the same melody as the English 'Happy Birthday' with the words 'Joyeux anniversaire.' Note that 'anniversaire' means both 'birthday' and 'anniversary' in French — context determines the meaning.
📝 Example Sentences
Bon anniversaire ! Quel âge as-tu ?
Happy birthday! How old are you?
On lui a dit bon anniversaire en chantant.
We wished him happy birthday by singing.
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