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"Get well soon" in French: bon rétablissement
bon rétablissement
Get well soon in French is bon rétablissement. You write it on cards or say it sincerely after an illness. Prompt rétablissement is a slightly more formal twin.
Text after surgery
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How to pronounce bon rétablissement
Say it
bohn ray-ta-blees-MAHN
/bɔ̃ ʁe.ta.blis.mɑ̃/
Bon: bohn (nasal). Rétablissement: ray-ta-blees-MAHN. Stress the last syllable.
"Get well soon" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| bon rétablissement | get well soon Standard wish. | Standard wish. |
| prompt rétablissement | speedy recovery Cards, more formal. | Cards, more formal. |
| je te souhaite un bon rétablissement | I wish you a good recovery Full sentence. | Full sentence. |
| rétablis-toi vite | get better soon Informal tu. | Informal tu. |
How to use bon rétablissement in real life
- 1Text after surgery
Bon rétablissement, on pense bien à toi.
Get well soon—we're thinking of you.
Warm closing.
- 2Office card
Toute l'équipe te souhaite un bon rétablissement.
The whole team wishes you a good recovery.
Group message.
- 3Leaving a hospital visit
Allez, bon rétablissement et repose-toi.
Alright—get well soon and rest.
Pairs with repose-toi.
Mistakes English speakers make with bon rétablissement
Incorrect: Bonne rétablissement !
Correct: Bon rétablissement !
Rétablissement is masculine: bon.
Incorrect: Get well soon — dis ça en anglais.
Correct: Bon rétablissement.
Use the French phrase.
Good to know
French get-well messages stay short and warm: bon rétablissement, courage, and maybe flowers. Guéris vite is more casual. For serious illness, people may prefer Je pense à toi without medical detail.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Calling a sick friend
ChatPal
J'ai appris pour ta grippe. Bon rétablissement.
I heard about your flu. Get well soon.
You
Merci pour le bon rétablissement, ça me touche.
Thanks for the get-well wish—it means a lot.
ChatPal
Repose-toi. Encore bon rétablissement pour la semaine.
Rest. Get well soon again for the week.
You
Promis. Je te tiens au courant.
Promise. I'll keep you posted.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Get well soon" in French
How do you say get well soon in French?
Bon rétablissement.
Is there a more formal version?
Prompt rétablissement.
Can I say guéris vite?
Yes—more casual with friends.
How do you pronounce rétablissement?
ray-ta-blees-MAHN.
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