Meeting a Friend's New Baby in France
Text to arrange a visit, say the right things about the baby, and leave the new parents to rest.
In France new parents usually send a faire-part (birth announcement) and receive visitors at home after a short stay at the maternité. Text before you drop by, keep the visit short, wash your hands before holding the baby, and bring a small gift such as a body (baby vest), a doudou (soft comforter) or a home-cooked meal. Friends use tu with each other; when you speak to both parents at once you use vous as a plural.
- 1
Félicitations à tous les deux !
Congratulations to you both!
- 2
Je peux passer voir le bébé ?
Can I come by and see the baby?
- 3
Ça t'arrange quand ?
When suits you?
- 4
Je reste pas longtemps, promis.
I won't stay long, promise.
- 5
J'ai apporté un petit truc pour lui.
I brought a little something for him.
- 6
Il s'appelle comment ?
What's his name?
- 7
Il est trop mignon !
He's so cute!
- 8
Il te ressemble beaucoup.
He looks a lot like you.
- 9
Il faisait combien à la naissance ?
How much did he weigh at birth?
- 10
Est-ce qu'il fait déjà ses nuits ?
Is he sleeping through the night yet?
- 11
Vous devez être crevés.
You must be exhausted. (to both parents)
- 12
Je peux le prendre dans mes bras ?
Can I hold him?
- 13
Je me lave les mains d'abord.
I'll wash my hands first.
- 14
Ça s'est bien passé, l'accouchement ?
Did the birth go well?
- 15
T'as besoin de quelque chose ?
Do you need anything?
- 16
Je peux vous apporter à manger un soir.
I can bring you dinner one evening. (to both parents)
- 17
Il a de toutes petites mains !
He's got such tiny hands!
- 18
Chut, il dort.
Shh, he's asleep.
- 19
Je vais vous laisser vous reposer.
I'll let you both rest.
- 20
Envoie-moi des photos !
Send me photos!