French Word of the Day
souhaite
/soo-WET/ • verb — 28th of Aug, 2026
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Meaning: to wish, want, or hope for something; also used in polite expressions like "I wish you..."
Examples
- Je souhaite un bon anniversaire à ma sœur.
(I wish my sister a happy birthday.) - Nous souhaitons partir tôt demain.
(We want to leave early tomorrow.) - Il souhaite que tout se passe bien.
(He hopes that everything goes well.)
Synonyms
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Conjugation
| Person | Présent | Passé composé |
|---|---|---|
| je | souhaite | ai souhaité |
| tu | souhaites | as souhaité |
| il/elle/on | souhaite | a souhaité |
| nous | souhaitons | avons souhaité |
| vous | souhaitez | avez souhaité |
| ils/elles | souhaitent | ont souhaité |
See all 8 tenses of souhaiter →
Antonyms
- refuser
This word is very common in polite French and in formal or semi-formal contexts. It is often used in expressions like "je souhaite" for wishes, hopes, and polite greetings.
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