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Souhaiter (en. To wish)

/swi.tɛ/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

Express a desire or hope regarding something.

I wish to go on vacation this summer.

Je souhaite partir en vacances cet été.

Make a wish for someone's happiness or success.

We wish good luck to the whole team.

Nous souhaitons à toute l'équipe bonne chance.

Hope that something happens.

He wishes for his project to succeed.

Il souhaite que son projet aboutisse.

Express a formal wish.

I wish you a good day.

Je souhaite que vous ayez une bonne journée.

Etymology

From Old French 'souhaiter', based on 'soir' and 'aitier'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

wish good luck

Express wishes for success.

souhaiter bonne chance

wish a happy birthday

Express wishes for happiness on a birthday.

souhaiter un joyeux anniversaire

wish welcome

Warmly welcome someone.

souhaiter la bienvenue

wish health wishes

Express wishes for someone's health.

souhaiter des vœux de santé

Related Words

wish

Desire or wish.

souhait

desire

Strong willingness to possess something.

désir

wish

Commitment or formal wish.

vœu

hope

Positive expectation of a future event.

espoir

Slang Meanings

To wish someone harm informally.

He wished me unkind things.

Il m'a souhaité des choses pas très gentilles.

To use the word 'wish' in an exaggerated way.

She wishes for everything and anything!

Elle souhaite tout et n'importe quoi !