French · People & Family
"Birthday" in French: anniversaire
l'anniversaire
Birthday in French is l'anniversaire, masculine. Joyeux anniversaire means happy birthday. Mon anniversaire is my birthday.
Morning message
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How to pronounce anniversaire
Say it
lah-nee-ver-SEHR
/l‿a.ni.vɛʁ.sɛʁ/
lah-nee-ver-SEHR. Double n keeps a clear nee; -versaire ends with sehr. Soft French r.
"Birthday" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| l'anniversaire | the birthday With elision. | With elision. |
| joyeux anniversaire | happy birthday Greeting. | Greeting. |
| mon anniversaire | my birthday Plans and dates. | Plans and dates. |
| fêter son anniversaire | to celebrate one's birthday Party verb. | Party verb. |
How to use anniversaire in real life
- 1Morning message
Joyeux anniversaire ! Passe une belle journée.
Happy birthday! Have a lovely day.
Joyeux anniversaire.
- 2Party invite
On fête mon anniversaire samedi soir.
We're celebrating my birthday Saturday night.
Mon anniversaire.
- 3Cake shop
C'est pour l'anniversaire de ma sœur.
It's for my sister's birthday.
L'anniversaire de…
Mistakes English speakers make with anniversaire
Incorrect: Bonne anniversaire !
Correct: Joyeux anniversaire !
The set wish is joyeux anniversaire.
Incorrect: Le aniversaire.
Correct: L'anniversaire.
Elision and double n: l'anniversaire.
Good to know
Adults blow out candles and sing Joyeux anniversaire. For wedding anniversaries, French specifies anniversaire de mariage.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Planning a surprise
ChatPal
C'est bientôt l'anniversaire de Paul ?
Is Paul's birthday soon?
You
Oui, son anniversaire tombe vendredi.
Yes, his birthday falls on Friday.
ChatPal
On prépare un gâteau ?
Shall we make a cake?
You
Carrément.
Totally.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Birthday" in French
How do you say birthday in French?
L'anniversaire.
How do you say happy birthday?
Joyeux anniversaire !
Birthday vs wedding anniversary?
Birthday is anniversaire; wedding anniversary is anniversaire de mariage.
How do you pronounce anniversaire?
ah-nee-ver-SEHR.
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