souhaiter
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verbdatedrare
to wishfor); to hope (for
to wish someone well, particularly in a complimentary or polite way
to desire someone's presence
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- On se souhaite « Joyeux Noël » et « Bonne année, bonne santé ».People wish each other "Merry Christmas" and "Happy New Year, good health".A2Noël au Québec — Christmas in Québec
- Il entra, souhaita le bonsoir à tout le monde, posa son casque sur la table...He entered, wished everyone good evening, placed his helmet on the table...B1Maria Chapdelaine
- Les Iroquois qui commerçaient avec les habitants de la Nouvelle-Hollande, leurs alliés, lui souhaitèrent la bienvenue.The Iroquois who were trading with the inhabitants of New Holland, their allies, welcomed him.B2Le Chevalier de Mornac
- Porthos présenta ses compliments à maître Coquenard et lui fit ses adieux; maître Coquenard lui souhaita toutes sortes de prospérités.Porthos presented his compliments to Master Coquenard and bid him farewell; Master Coquenard wished him all kinds of prosperity.B2Les Trois Mousquetaires
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