How to Say ‘I wish you’ in French
Je vous souhaite
zhuh voo soo-wet
[zhuh voo soo-wet]
💬 Usage Tip: Polite phrase using vous. Often followed by something nice: une bonne journée, bon courage, etc.
🇫🇷 In France: A slightly more formal, warm closing—great with teachers or parents you don't know well.
Phrase Breakdown
Je
[zhuh]
I
The subject pronoun for the speaker.
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.
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.
Je vous souhaite une bonne journée et à demain.
I wish you a good day, and see you tomorrow.
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