How do you say "I wish you" in French?

"I wish you" in French is "Je vous souhaite". This phrase is commonly used in France.

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How to Say ‘I wish you’ in French

Q: What does "Je vous souhaite" mean in English?

"Je vous souhaite" means "I wish you" in English. Usage tip: [Vous] here means [you], not [you all] necessarily. French uses it for one person politely, so [Je vous souhaite...] can be said to a single parent.

Je vous souhaite

zhuh voo soo-wet

[zhuh voo soo-wet]

💬 Usage Tip: [Vous] here means [you], not [you all] necessarily. French uses it for one person politely, so [Je vous souhaite...] can be said to a single parent.

Phrase Breakdown

[zhuh]

The subject pronoun for the speaker.

Example

Je vous souhaite une bonne fin de journée après l'école.

I wish you a good end of day after school.

vous

[voo]

you

An object pronoun meaning you, often polite or plural.

Example

Je vous souhaite bon courage pour la soirée.

I wish you good luck for the evening.

souhaite

[soo-wet]

wish

From souhaiter, used to express a polite wish.

Example

Je vous souhaite une bonne journée et à demain.

I wish you a good day, and see you tomorrow.

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