How to Say "Bless you" in French
The most natural way to say "Bless you" in French is 脌 tes souhaits. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.
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When to use it
You say this phrase when someone sneezes to wish them well. It is a common social custom in France. You can use it with friends or in casual settings. In formal situations, use the variant '脌 vos souhaits'.
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Examples in French
| French | English |
|---|---|
| Merci, 脿 tes souhaits ! | Thank you, bless you! |
| Il a 茅ternu茅, alors j'ai dit : 脌 vos souhaits. | He sneezed, so I said: Bless you. |
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Frequently asked questions
Is it appropriate to say 'Bless you' in every situation?
It's generally appropriate, but in very formal settings, you might want to use the formal variant.
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