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félicitations
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félicitations
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Allez !).
a. congratulations
Vous avez gagné la médaille d’or ? Félicitations !You won the gold medal? Congratulations!
b. congrats (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Félicitations pour ton nouveau travail !Congrats on your new job!
A plural noun is a noun that is usually used in the plural form (e.g., les funérailles, les fines herbes).
a. congratulations
Tu as réussi l'examen ! Je pense que des félicitations s'imposent.You passed the exam! I think congratulations are in order.
b. congratulation (singular)
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., le chat).
Le président a envoyé une lettre de félicitations à chacun des lauréats.The president sent a letter of congratulation to each of the winners.
a. highest honors (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States.
Il n'y avait que huit étudiants qui ont obtenu leur diplôme avec félicitations cette année.There were only eight students who graduated with highest honors this year.
b. highest honours (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom.
Les félicitations sont décernées aux élèves les plus remarquables.Highest honours are conferred on the most outstanding students.
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