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"Anniversary" in French: anniversaire de mariage
l'anniversaire de mariage
Anniversary (wedding) in French is l'anniversaire de mariage, masculine. Joyeux anniversaire de mariage wishes a couple well. Without de mariage, anniversaire usually means birthday.
Couple calendar
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How to pronounce anniversaire de mariage
Say it
lah-nee-ver-SEHR duh mah-RYAHZH
/l‿a.ni.vɛʁ.sɛʁ də ma.ʁjaʒ/
lah-nee-ver-SEHR duh mah-RYAHZH. Same anniversaire as birthday, plus de mariage.
"Anniversary" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| l'anniversaire de mariage | wedding anniversary Full phrase. | Full phrase. |
| notre anniversaire de mariage | our wedding anniversary Couple talk. | Couple talk. |
| joyeux anniversaire de mariage | happy wedding anniversary Wish. | Wish. |
| fêter son anniversaire de mariage | to celebrate one's anniversary Plans. | Plans. |
How to use anniversaire de mariage in real life
- 1Couple calendar
C'est notre anniversaire de mariage samedi.
It's our wedding anniversary on Saturday.
Notre anniversaire de mariage.
- 2Gift shop
Je cherche un cadeau pour leur anniversaire de mariage.
I'm looking for a gift for their wedding anniversary.
Leur anniversaire de mariage.
- 3Card
Joyeux anniversaire de mariage à tous les deux !
Happy wedding anniversary to you both!
Wish line.
Mistakes English speakers make with anniversaire de mariage
Incorrect: Joyeux anniversaire ! (for a wedding year)
Correct: Joyeux anniversaire de mariage !
Add de mariage for the wedding anniversary.
Incorrect: Notre anniversary est demain.
Correct: Notre anniversaire de mariage est demain.
Use the full French phrase.
Good to know
French couples often mark l'anniversaire de mariage with dinner out. Cards and toasts keep the full phrase so it is not confused with a birthday.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Planning a celebration dinner
ChatPal
On fête votre anniversaire de mariage où ?
Where are you celebrating your wedding anniversary?
You
Au resto du port. C'est notre anniversaire de mariage.
At the harbor restaurant. It's our wedding anniversary.
ChatPal
Trop beau. Je vous souhaite le meilleur.
So lovely. I wish you the best.
You
Merci !
Thanks!
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FAQ
Common questions about "Anniversary" in French
How do you say wedding anniversary in French?
L'anniversaire de mariage.
Is anniversaire alone enough?
Alone it usually means birthday — add de mariage.
How do you wish someone?
Joyeux anniversaire de mariage !
How do you pronounce it?
ah-nee-ver-SEHR duh mah-RYAHZH.
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