A guide to saying it like a local
How to Say "Give my regards" in French
Send my regards to someone you know in France with this polite and common phrase.
Faites-lui mes amitiés.
fet-LOOEE may-zah-mee-TYEHneutral
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Use this when you're talking to someone who knows a mutual acquaintance you haven't seen in a while. It's a warm way to acknowledge the absent person.
Alternatives
- Dites-lui bonjour de ma part.This is a bit more direct and common for a simple hello.
- Transmettez-lui mes salutations.This is slightly more formal and can be used in professional contexts.
Ways to get it wrong
Pronouncing 'faites' as 'fates'
The 'ai' in 'faites' sounds like the 'e' in 'bet', not 'ate'.
Ignoring liaison with 'lui'
The 's' in 'mes' should link to the 'a' in 'amitiés' for smooth pronunciation.
A small cultural note
While 'amitiés' literally means 'friendships', this phrase is used broadly to send warm wishes to anyone you know, not just close friends.
The same phrase in other languages
Frequently asked
How do I say give my regards to a group?
You would say 'Faites-leur mes amitiés.' The 'leur' replaces 'lui' when referring to multiple people.
Is 'Faites-lui mes amitiés' formal or informal?
It's generally considered neutral, making it versatile for many situations. You can use it with people you know well or acquaintances.
When is it appropriate to use this phrase?
Use it when you're speaking with someone and want to send a message to a third person they know. It's a polite way to acknowledge a mutual connection.
