Celebrations & Special Occasions: French–English Word Search

Name: Celebrations & Special Occasions
Author: Find & Say

What you will learn

Learn 200+ French words and phrases for this part of life, one short puzzle at a time.

Adults who want to join in French at birthdays, parties, family dinners and holidays.

Birthdays, ages and invitations
Replying to an invitation and getting ready
Cake, candles and birthday wishes
Gifts, anniversaries and congratulations
Welcoming guests, shared meals and compliments
Making a toast and thanking your host
Holiday greetings, traditions and saying goodbye

Try a puzzle from the book

This is puzzle 8 of 28 in Celebrations & Special Occasions, with the real grid and word list. Tap a word to find it, or show all the answers.

Puzzle 8: Birthday Wishes

★★☆☆☆

Find these French words in the grid. Only the dark part of each entry is hidden; words run in any direction. Say each one once before you circle it.

YOYYNSAPOSFTAEHTROUMSSÊUETWDEUPPICTTBIIGTHOSFIÉUOFSENAUFCRMPNOLNAIYPUYRRNRTTHTOERSAMEPDICEHJDQNNFSHLENLSLIHCÊKJSOOSRLOQGTITBUSHTPZAIEUDCÂLINTQNE

Say-it cues are English-friendly spellings, as in the book: read each one smoothly. ~ marks a nasal vowel (let the air flow through your nose, no n sound); ü is ee said with rounded lips.

All 28 puzzles

Difficulty rises from one star at the start of the book to five stars near the end.

Birthdays & Ages★☆☆☆☆
Birthday Invitations★☆☆☆☆
Replying to an Invitation★☆☆☆☆
Guests & Party Roles★☆☆☆☆
Getting Ready to Celebrate★☆☆☆☆
Decorations & Atmosphere★★☆☆☆
Cake, Candles & Treats★★☆☆☆
Birthday Wishes★★☆☆☆
Choosing a Gift★★☆☆☆
Giving & Receiving Gifts★★★☆☆
Anniversaries★★★☆☆
Congratulations & Achievements★★★☆☆
Life Milestones★★★☆☆
Welcoming Guests★★★☆☆
Setting the Table★★★★☆
Bringing Something to Share★★★★☆
A Shared Meal★★★★☆
Compliments & Kind Words★★★★☆
Making a Toast★★★★☆
Thanking a Host★★★★★
Holiday Greetings & Cards★★★★★
Winter Celebrations★★★★★
Christmas Customs★★★★★
New Year’s Eve & Wishes★★★★★
Spring & Easter★★★★★
Thanksgiving & Gratitude★★★★★
Family & Cultural Traditions★★★★★
Saying Goodbye & Following Up★★★★★

The companion album

Album cover: Celebrations & Special Occasions, Find & Say companion album

Celebrations & Special Occasions has its own companion album of bilingual songs built around the French in its puzzles. It comes with the book: scan the code inside to listen.

The songs are created with generative AI under human creative direction.

Questions about Celebrations & Special Occasions

Which French does it use?

Canadian French comes first, with the France French in brackets where it differs: happy birthday! is bonne fête ! in Canada and joyeux anniversaire ! in France.

Do I need to celebrate every holiday in the book?

No. The holiday puzzles describe traditions many people celebrate, from Hanukkah and Lunar New Year to Christmas, Easter and Thanksgiving. Customs differ between families and countries, so use the words for the occasions that matter to you.

Is this book large print?

Yes. Every puzzle uses a 12×12 grid with large-print letters, on 8.5 × 11 inch pages, and the cover is marked Large Print.

Are the answers included?

Yes. The book has an answer key with every solved grid, so you can check your work.

Do I need to know French already?

No prior study is assumed. Every French word appears with its English meaning and an approximate pronunciation cue, and puzzles get gradually harder from one star to five.

Are there songs to go with it?

Yes. Each book in the series has its own set of companion songs, bilingual and built around that book’s vocabulary. The songs are created with generative AI under human creative direction. Scan the code inside the book to listen.