French Wishes: Get Well Soon, Condolences and Best Wishes
French phrases for every well-wish beyond good luck: bon rétablissement (get well), toutes mes condoléances (condolences), meilleurs vœux, and bon voyage.
French well-wishes cover more than luck: bon rétablissement (get well soon), toutes mes condoléances (condolences, said with care), meilleurs vœux (best wishes), and bon voyage (safe travels) are the essentials for common occasions.
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French well-wishes cover more than luck: bon rétablissement (get well soon), toutes mes condoléances (condolences, said with care), meilleurs vœux (best wishes), and bon voyage (safe travels) are the essentials for common occasions.
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For luck specifically, including the superstitious merde tradition, see bonne chance and the merde superstition.
Get well soon
Bon rétablissement /bohn ray-tah-bleess-MAHN/ (the standard phrase), remets-toi vite (get better soon, informal), prends soin de toi (take care of yourself).
Condolences (handled with care)
Toutes mes condoléances /tood may kohn-doh-lay-AHNS/ - the standard, respectful phrase for a loss. A warmer addition: je pense à toi/vous dans ce moment difficile (I’m thinking of you in this difficult time).
General best wishes
Meilleurs vœux, tous mes vœux de bonheur (all my wishes for happiness), que du bonheur (nothing but happiness) - used across many occasions, from New Year’s to weddings.
Safe travels
Bon voyage (safe travels, general), bonne route (specifically for a car trip).
| Occasion | Phrase |
|---|---|
| Get well | bon rétablissement |
| Condolences | toutes mes condoléances |
| Best wishes | meilleurs vœux |
| Safe travels | bon voyage / bonne route |
For occasion-specific greetings, see happy birthday in French and happy new year in French.
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Questions about this note
How do you say get well soon in French?
Bon rétablissement (more formal) or remets-toi vite (informal).
How do you offer condolences in French?
Toutes mes condoléances is the standard respectful phrase.
What does meilleurs vœux mean?
Best wishes - used for many occasions, including New Year and general good fortune.
How do you say safe travels in French?
Bon voyage, or bonne route specifically for a car trip.
Is toutes mes condoléances appropriate in writing?
Yes - it's the standard phrase for cards and messages of condolence.