Is Felicitations a Real Word?

You'll almost always see the noun felicitation in its plural form, felicitations. In fact, when your neighbors announce their upcoming marriage, you can say, "Felicitations!" just as you might say, "Congratulations!" Either way, you're expressing your good wishes.

Can you say felicitations?

The most common way to say “Congratulations” in French is simply, félicitations.

Whats the meaning of felicitations?

transitive verb. 1 archaic : to make happy. 2a : to consider happy or fortunate. b : to offer congratulations to.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.