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How to Say "I'm proud of you" in French
Express pride in someone's accomplishments or efforts in French.
Je suis fier/fière de toi.
zhuh swee FYAIR duh twahcasual
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Use this when a friend or family member achieves something significant, like passing an exam, getting a promotion, or completing a difficult task. It's a warm way to acknowledge their hard work and success.
Alternatives
- Je suis très content(e) de toi.Slightly less intense than 'fier/fière', more about general happiness for them.
- Bravo !A quick, enthusiastic exclamation of approval for a specific action.
Ways to get it wrong
Pronouncing 'fier/fière'
The 'r' sound is at the back of the throat, not a hard English 'r', and the 'e' is open like in 'air'.
Forgetting gender agreement
Use 'fier' if you are male, and 'fière' if you are female.
A small cultural note
While direct praise is appreciated, French culture can sometimes be more reserved than Anglo cultures. This phrase, however, is a genuine and warm expression of support.
The same phrase in other languages
Frequently asked
How to say I am proud of you to a group?
You would say 'Je suis fier/fière de vous.' This uses the plural 'vous' to address multiple people.
Is there a more formal way to say I'm proud of you?
If you needed to be more formal, you could say 'Je suis fier/fière de vous.' This uses the formal 'vous' and is appropriate for someone you don't know well or in a professional context.
What if I want to say I'm proud of what you did?
You can say 'Je suis fier/fière de ce que tu as fait.' This specifically refers to an action or accomplishment.
