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"Well done!" in French: bravo ! / bien joué !
bravo ! / bien joué !
Well done! in French is bravo ! or bien joué ! Bravo is quick applause; bien joué fits games and clever moves. Keep the whole praise phrase.
After a match
Bien joué ! Tu as marqué deux fois.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce bravo ! / bien joué !
Say it
bra-VOH / byan zhoo-AY
/bʁa.vo/ /bjɛ̃ ʒwe/
Bravo: bra-VOH. Bien joué: byan zhoo-AY. Soft j like zh.
"Well done!" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| bravo ! | well done! / bravo! Quick praise. | Quick praise. |
| bien joué ! | well played! / well done! Games and smart moves. | Games and smart moves. |
| bravo à toi | well done to you Personal cheer. | Personal cheer. |
| félicitations | congratulations Bigger achievements. | Bigger achievements. |
How to use bravo ! / bien joué ! in real life
- 1After a match
Bien joué ! Tu as marqué deux fois.
Well done! You scored twice.
Bien joué.
- 2Exam results
Bravo ! Tu as eu la mention.
Well done! You got honors.
Bravo.
- 3Cooking win
Bravo, ce gâteau est réussi.
Well done—this cake turned out great.
Bravo + compliment.
Mistakes English speakers make with bravo ! / bien joué !
Incorrect: Well done !
Correct: Bravo ! / Bien joué !
Use French praise phrases.
Incorrect: Bonne joué !
Correct: Bien joué !
The set phrase is bien joué.
Good to know
Bravo works almost anywhere; bien joué shines after sports or witty comebacks. For diplomas, félicitations sounds more formal than a casual bravo.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Board game night
ChatPal
Tu as bloqué mon coup. Bien joué !
You blocked my move. Well done!
You
Bravo à toi aussi pour le début.
Well done to you too for the opening.
ChatPal
Allez, encore une manche. Bravo d'avance si tu gagnes.
Come on, one more round. Bravo in advance if you win.
You
On verra. À toi.
We'll see. Your turn.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Well done!" in French
How do you say well done in French?
Bravo ! or bien joué !
When do I use bien joué?
Games, sports, clever plays.
Is bravo formal?
It works in most casual settings.
How do you pronounce bien joué?
byan zhoo-AY.
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