Bravo (en. Well done)

/bʁa.vo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
interjection
Used to express approval or admiration.
Bravo for your incredible performance!
Bravo pour votre performance incroyable!
Used to encourage someone after a good act.
Well done to you for passing this exam!
Bravo à toi d'avoir réussi cet examen!
Expresses support or congratulations.
After his speech, the audience shouted bravo.
Après son discours, le public a crié bravo.

Etymology

The word 'bravo' comes from Italian, meaning 'courageous, valiant'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

well done to you
Direct expression of congratulations to a person.
bravo à toi
well played
Used to acknowledge a good action or result.
bien joué
excellent performance
Used to express admiration for a performance.
excellente performance
it's good work
Used to recognize a job well done.
c'est du bon travail

Related Words

congratulations
Expression of joy and admiration, often after a success.
félicitations
applause
Sounds produced by hands clapping together to show approval.
applaudissements
encouragement
Action of giving strength or confidence to someone.
encouragement

Slang Meanings

That's not bad.
Your performance was good, bravo!
Ta prestation était bien, bravo!
Well played!
Another fantastic hit, bravo!
Encore un coup fantastique, bravo!