French Word · Intermediate
Souhaiter
To wish / To hope (for)
Pronunciation: soo-eh-TAY
Meaning
To express a desire or a hope for something to happen or for someone to have something.
Example
Je vous souhaite une excellente journée.
I wish you an excellent day.
Practice tips
- Practice Souhaiter out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this French word is for intermediate-level learners.