How to Say ‘Merry Christmas!’ in French
Joyeux Noël !
zhwah-YUH no-EL
[zhwah-YUH no-EL]
🇫🇷 In France: Said freely on the day to neighbours, shopkeepers and strangers alike. People usually stop saying it the moment Christmas is over and switch to New Year wishes.
Phrase Breakdown
Joyeux
[zhwah-YUH]
merry / joyful
Adjective meaning happy; used in holiday greetings.
Joyeux anniversaire, Paul !
Happy birthday, Paul!
Noël
[no-EL]
Christmas
The Christmas holiday, December 25th.
Noël est en décembre.
Christmas is in December.
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