Are you looking for French Christmas wishes for your friends and family? We’ve gathered the best wishes to ensure they feel cherished this holiday season.
To make your search easier, we categorized our Christmas quotes into:
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How to Say “Merry Christmas” in French?
Extend Christmas wishes in Spanish with the phrase, “Joyeux Noël !”
Short and Sweet French Christmas Wishes
- Joyeux Noël et bonheur à vous! (Merry Christmas and happiness to you!)
- Que la magie de Noël vous enveloppe (May the magic of Christmas surround you)
- Passez de belles fêtes de fin d’année (Have wonderful end-of-year festivities)
Heartfelt French Christmas Wishes
- Que cette période de fêtes apporte chaleur et amour à votre foyer (May this festive season bring warmth and love to your home)
- En cette nuit magique, je vous envoie mes pensées les plus tendres et affectueuses (On this magical night, I send you my most tender and affectionate thoughts)
- Que la douceur de Noël remplisse vos cœurs de bonheur et d’amour (May the sweetness of Christmas fill your hearts with happiness and love)
Funny French Christmas Wishes
- Le Père Noël m’a dit que vous étiez sur sa liste des gourmands… mais ce n’est pas grave! (Santa told me you were on his list of food lovers… but that’s okay!)
- Cette année, j’ai été sage… enfin, presque! (This year, I’ve been good… well, almost!)
- Si vous trouvez un gros monsieur en rouge dans votre cheminée, ne paniquez pas, c’est normal! (If you find a big man in red in your chimney, don’t panic, it’s normal!)
Inspirational French Christmas Wishes
- Que l’étoile de Noël guide vos pas vers un avenir rempli d’espoir (May the Christmas star guide your steps toward a future filled with hope)
- Noël nous rappelle que les plus beaux cadeaux sont ceux du cœur (Christmas reminds us that the most beautiful gifts come from the heart)
- Que la magie de Noël transforme vos rêves en réalité (May the magic of Christmas transform your dreams into reality)
Conclusion
In addition to learning how to say Merry Christmas in French, why not learn more about unique Christmas Traditions in France?
Christmas is the season of love and joy. Let your wishes light up the holiday spirit of your loved ones. Have a happy holiday!

Seth is an English-major turned stand-up comedian. When he’s not touring comedy clubs, he loves putting his creativity to use writing puns and card greetings for all occasions (not just funny ones). Many of his punny works can be found in a card store near you.