The most common way to say "Merry Christmas" in French is :
 

  • Joyeux Noël ! (Merry Christmas!)

JWA -YEU NO-AYL
 

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  • Joyeuses fêtes (Happy Holidays)

JWA -YEU-Z FAY-T
 

When we say "Joyeuses fêtes", we wish a Merry Christmas and also a Happy New Year.
 

 

  • Bonnes fêtes (Happy Holidays)

BONN FAY-T
 

 

  • Meilleurs vœux pour Noël ! (Best wishes for Christmas!)

MAY-YEUR - VEU POOR NO-AYL
 

 

  • Meilleurs voeux ! (Best wishes!)

MAY-YEUR - VEU
 

 

  • Bonnes fêtes de fin d'année ! (Happy holidays!)
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BONN FAY-T DE FAIN DA-NÉ
 

 

  • Tout le meilleur pour Noël ! (All the best for Christmas!)

TOO LE MAY-EUR POOR NO-AYL
 

 

  • Je vous souhaite un merveilleux Noël ! (I wish you a wonderful Christmas!)

JE VOO SOO-AYT AIN MAYR-VAY-YEU NO-AYL
 

 

And here are some more formal ways to wish a Merry Christmas in French:
 

  • Je vous souhaite un Noël plein de joie et de bonheur ! (I wish you a joyful and happy Christmas!)
     

  • Que votre Noël soit rempli d'amour, de paix et de bonheur ! (May your Christmas be filled with love, peace, and happiness!)
     

 

I wish you a very merry Christmas and see you soon for new adventures in French of course. 🇫🇷

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