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    Souhaits (en. Wishes)

    /swa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    To express an aspiration or a desire.
    I have wishes for my children's future.
    J'ai des souhaits pour l'avenir de mes enfants.
    To formulate wishes for someone or something.
    New Year's wishes are traditional.
    Les souhaits de bonne année sont traditionnels.
    Declaration of a particular desire.
    She expressed her wishes during the meeting.
    Elle a exprimé ses souhaits lors de la réunion.

    Etymology

    Comes from the verb 'souhaiter', from the Latin 'suscitare' which means 'to awaken' or 'to excite'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    best wishes
    Most sincere wishes for happiness.
    meilleurs souhaits
    birthday wishes
    Special wishes to celebrate a birthday.
    souhaits d'anniversaire
    to express wishes
    To express what one desires.
    formuler des souhaits

    Related Words

    to wish
    To express a desire or a will.
    souhaiter
    wish
    A formal wish, often related to special occasions.
    vœu
    to desire
    To want something.
    désirer

    Slang Meanings

    Love wishes
    She made him love wishes for their anniversary.
    Elle lui a fait des souhaits d'amour pour leur anniversaire.
    Extravagant wishes
    He has extravagant wishes for his vacation.
    Il a des souhaits extravagants pour ses vacances.