French Phrase
C'est l'anniversaire de ma femme.
Meaning
It means "It's my wife's birthday." The sentence uses the neutral "c'est" to point out a fact, followed by a possessive construction that tells whose birthday it is.
When to use
Use this sentence when you want to inform someone that today (or a specific day) is your wife's birthday, for example when making plans, sending invitations, or simply sharing the news.
✦Grammar Breakdown
C'estl'anniversairedemafemme.
C'est
Contraction of "ce" (this/it) + "est" (is). Used to identify or describe something.
l'anniversaire
Noun "anniversaire" (birthday) preceded by the definite article "l'" because the word begins with a vowel.
de
Preposition indicating possession or relationship, equivalent to "of" in English.
ma
Possessive adjective for feminine singular nouns (my). Must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies.
femme
Noun meaning "wife" or "woman"; feminine singular.
🗨In Conversation
C'est l'anniversaire de ma femme aujourd'hui.
It's my wife's birthday today.
Oh, joyeux anniversaire à elle ! Tu as prévu quelque chose ?
Oh, happy birthday to her! Have you planned anything?
✕Common Mistakes
C'est l'anniversaire de mon femme.
The possessive must agree with the gender of "femme"; use "ma" (feminine) not "mon" (masculine).
C'est le anniversaire de ma femme.
Because "anniversaire" starts with a vowel, the article contracts to "l'".
C'est les anniversaire de ma femme.
The subject is singular, so the article must be singular "l'".
↔Alternatives
Ma femme fête son anniversaire.
My wife is celebrating her birthday.
Aujourd'hui, c'est l'anniversaire de ma femme.
Today is my wife's birthday.
C'est le jour de l'anniversaire de ma femme.
It's the day of my wife's birthday.
Cultural Tip
In French‑speaking countries birthdays are often celebrated with a "gâteau d'anniversaire" (birthday cake) and the phrase "Joyeux anniversaire!". It's customary to give a small gift and, if you’re close to the person, a kiss on each cheek (la bise). When speaking to someone you don’t know well, keep the tone polite and avoid overly intimate remarks.