Voeu (en. Wish)

/vœ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

An expression of desire or wish, often during a ceremony.

He made a wish for the health of his family.

Il a formulé un voeu pour la santé de sa famille.

Commitment or promise, particularly in a religious or solemn context.

Wedding vows are promises made in front of witnesses.

Les vœux de mariage sont des promesses faites devant des témoins.

A wish made during a particular event, such as New Year's wishes.

She expressed her wishes for happiness in the new year.

Elle a exprimé ses vœux de bonheur à la nouvelle année.

Derived from the Latin 'votum', which means 'vow' or 'request'.

to make a wish

To express a wish, usually on a special occasion.

faire un vœu

wedding vows

Promises exchanged between two people during the wedding ceremony.

vœux de mariage

New Year wishes

Wishes made for the new year.

vœux de nouvel an

votum

A wish or promise made in a religious context.

votum

promise

Assertion of an intention to do something.

promesse

oath

Solemn commitment.

serment

An informal or humorous wish.

He made a wish jokingly to win the lottery.

Il a fait un vœu à la blague de gagner à la loterie.

A promise made without seriousness.

He promised to come, but it was just a wish in the air.

Il a promis de venir, mais c'était juste un vœu en l'air.