Bedeutung
Said when someone sneezes (formal).
Kultureller Hintergrund
The 'three-sneeze' sequence is a classic piece of French trivia: 1. À vos souhaits, 2. À vos amours, 3. Et que les vôtres durent toujours. Quebecers often use 'Santé !' (Health) instead of 'À vos souhaits'. This is influenced by the English 'Bless you' but uses the 'Health' concept common in other Romance languages. In Belgium, 'À vos souhaits' is standard, but you might also hear 'Santé' in more casual settings, similar to Quebec. In many West African French-speaking countries, politeness is extremely important. Saying 'À vos souhaits' is a sign of good upbringing (bonne éducation).
The Silent Sneeze
If someone tries to sneeze silently or fails to sneeze, you can still say 'À vos souhaits' if they look like they're struggling!
Don't Overdo It
If someone has a fit of 10 sneezes, stop saying it after the second or third. It becomes annoying rather than polite.
Bedeutung
Said when someone sneezes (formal).
The Silent Sneeze
If someone tries to sneeze silently or fails to sneeze, you can still say 'À vos souhaits' if they look like they're struggling!
Don't Overdo It
If someone has a fit of 10 sneezes, stop saying it after the second or third. It becomes annoying rather than polite.
The Response
If you are the one sneezing, always say 'Merci' or 'Pardon, merci' immediately after.
Teste dich selbst
You are in a meeting with your new French boss. He sneezes. What do you say?
Le patron : « Achoum ! » — Vous : « ________ »
Since it's your boss, you must use the formal 'vos'.
Complete the informal version of the phrase.
À ___ souhaits !
'Tes' is the informal possessive used with friends.
Match the phrase to the person you are talking to.
1. Your little brother, 2. A police officer, 3. Your best friend
Use 'tes' for family and friends, 'vos' for officials.
What is the standard response after someone says 'À vos souhaits'?
A: À vos souhaits ! — B: ________
You should always thank the person for the well-wish.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
The Sneeze Sequence
Sneeze Order
- • 1st: À vos souhaits
- • 2nd: À vos amours
- • 3rd: Silence / Concern
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenLe patron : « Achoum ! » — Vous : « ________ »
Since it's your boss, you must use the formal 'vos'.
À ___ souhaits !
'Tes' is the informal possessive used with friends.
1. Your little brother, 2. A police officer, 3. Your best friend
Use 'tes' for family and friends, 'vos' for officials.
A: À vos souhaits ! — B: ________
You should always thank the person for the well-wish.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
8 FragenIn a quiet office or a one-on-one conversation, yes, it's slightly cold. In a crowded train, it's optional.
Usually, you'd use 'À tes souhaits' for a child, unless you are being playfully formal.
Always default to 'À vos souhaits'. It's never offensive to be too formal.
No, 'Dieu vous bénisse' is very rare and sounds like a movie translation.
It's the traditional response to a second sneeze, wishing the person luck in love.
No, the 't' and 's' are both silent. It sounds like 'sweh'.
Yes, though 'Santé' is a common alternative in Quebec and parts of Switzerland.
No, it's strictly for sneezes. For a cough, ask 'Ça va ?' or 'Voulez-vous de l'eau ?'.
Verwandte Redewendungen
À tes souhaits
similarBless you (informal)
À vos amours
builds onTo your loves
Santé
similarHealth / Cheers
Félicitations
contrastCongratulations
Bon rétablissement
specialized formGet well soon
