French for Sharing Good News: Say 'I Got the Job!' and 'We're Moving!'
Learn to announce personal achievements in French with excitement: 'J'ai eu le poste !', 'On déménage !', and more.
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When something great happens—a new job, a move, an acceptance—you want to tell friends right away. In French, sharing personal news uses specific verbs and structures that differ from general small talk. This lesson teaches you how to announce achievements naturally, react with enthusiasm, and avoid common mistakes. You'll learn key phrases like 'J'ai eu le poste !' and 'On déménage !', and understand when to use 'on' versus 'nous'. By the end, you'll be able to share your own good news in French with confidence.
By the end, you can…
- announce a personal achievement in French, such as getting a job or moving.
- react with excitement to a friend's good news using appropriate French expressions.
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J'ai eu le poste !
I got the job!
zhay ü luh post
Use 'eu' (past participle of 'avoir') for getting a job. 'Le poste' is masculine. In Quebec, you might hear 'J'ai eu la job !' informally.
On déménage !
We're moving!
on day-may-nazh
'On' is common for 'we' in spoken French. 'Déménager' means to move house. In Quebec, 'déménager' is also used.
Je suis accepté !
I got accepted! (male speaker)
zhuh swee zak-sep-tay
For a female speaker, say 'Je suis acceptée'. The extra 'e' is silent, so the pronunciation is the same: 'zak-sep-tay'.
C'est génial !
That's great!
say zhay-nyal
A common enthusiastic reaction. 'Génial' means 'great' or 'awesome'. In Quebec, 'C'est malade !' is slang for 'That's sick!' meaning cool.
Félicitations !
Congratulations!
fay-lee-see-ta-syon
Use this to congratulate someone. It's formal but widely used. For a more casual 'Congrats!', say 'Bravo !'.
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Useful pattern
To announce good news, use the passé composé with 'avoir' or 'être'. For achievements like getting something, use 'avoir': 'J'ai eu le poste' (I got the job). For changes of state like moving, use 'avoir': 'J'ai déménagé' (I moved). However, for 'we're moving' as an immediate announcement, use the present tense: 'On déménage !' This is more lively. Similarly, 'Je suis accepté' uses 'être' because it's a passive-like state. Remember to make the past participle agree with the subject: 'accepté' for male, 'acceptée' for female.
When to use it
Use these phrases when you want to share personal news with friends or family. They are informal and enthusiastic. For example, after a job interview, you might text: 'J'ai eu le poste !' When you've signed a lease, say: 'On déménage !' If you got into a program, say: 'Je suis accepté !' These are not for formal announcements; for that, use 'J'ai le plaisir de vous annoncer...' (I am pleased to announce...). With friends, keep it simple and excited. Also, when reacting, use 'C'est génial !' or 'Félicitations !' to show you care.
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Devine quoi ! J'ai eu le poste !
Guess what! I got the job!duh-veen kwa! zhay ü luh postC'est génial ! Félicitations !
That's great! Congratulations!say zhay-nyal! fay-lee-see-ta-syonMerci ! Et on déménage le mois prochain !
Thanks! And we're moving next month!mair-see! ay on day-may-nazh luh mwa pro-shanWaouh, que de bonnes nouvelles !
Wow, so much good news!wa-oo, kuh duh bun noo-velA little context goes a long way
In France, 'on' is extremely common for 'we' in everyday speech, even though 'nous' is the formal written form. In Quebec, 'on' is also standard, but you might hear 'nous autres' for emphasis. When congratulating, 'Félicitations' is safe and polite; 'Bravo' is more casual. Avoid overusing 'Félicitations' for small achievements; it can sound exaggerated. For moving, French people often say 'Je déménage' rather than 'Je suis en train de déménager' unless emphasizing the ongoing process.
One thing to watch for
Saying 'Je suis eu le poste' instead of 'J'ai eu le poste'.
Try this instead: Use 'avoir' as the auxiliary for 'eu' (past participle of 'avoir'). The correct form is 'J'ai eu le poste'. 'Je suis eu' is grammatically wrong and sounds like 'I am had'.
Your turn
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1How would you say 'I got the job!' in French?
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J'ai eu le poste !
This uses the passé composé with 'avoir' and the past participle 'eu'. Alternatives like 'J'ai obtenu le poste' are more formal but correct.
2What is the feminine form of 'I got accepted'?
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Je suis acceptée.
Add an extra 'e' to 'accepté' for feminine. The pronunciation is the same: 'acceptée' ends with the same 'ay' sound. For male, it's 'accepté'.
3How would you react enthusiastically to a friend's good news?
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C'est génial !
This is a common informal reaction. You could also say 'Félicitations !' or 'Bravo !'. All are appropriate.
To share good news in French, use 'J'ai eu...' for getting something, 'On déménage !' for moving, and 'Je suis accepté(e)' for acceptance. React with 'C'est génial !' or 'Félicitations !'. Remember to use 'on' for 'we' in casual speech.
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