Félicite (en. Congratulates)
/felisite/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
Expression of joy, admiration for an achievement.
He received congratulations for his award.
Il a reçu des félicitations pour son prix.
The act of praising someone.
Her performance deserved many congratulations.
Sa performance a mérité de nombreuses félicitations.
verb
To express congratulations to someone.
She congratulates her friend on his success.
Elle félicite son ami pour son succès.
To honor an accomplishment.
We congratulate all the participants of the contest.
Nous félicitons tous les participants du concours.
Etymology
From Latin 'felicitas', meaning happiness, luck.
Common Phrases and Expressions
belated congratulations
Expressions of congratulations given after the event.
félicitations en retard
congratulations on your marriage
Wishes to celebrate a wedding.
félicitations pour votre mariage
congratulations to the whole team
Acknowledgment of a group's efforts.
félicitations à toute l'équipe
Related Words
success
Achievement of a goal.
réussite
joy
State of happiness.
joie
celebration
Action of celebrating an event.
célébration
praise
Speech or writing that praises someone.
éloge
Slang Meanings
Well done
Well done on your new job!
Bravo pour ton nouveau job !
Hats off
Hats off for that performance!
Chapeau pour cette performance !