French Phrase
On devrait fêter ça ensemble.
Meaning
This sentence is a friendly suggestion that we should celebrate something together. It conveys enthusiasm and a desire to share the moment with others.
When to use
Use it after good news, a personal achievement, a birthday, or any occasion worth marking. It works best in informal or semi‑formal settings among friends, family, or close colleagues.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Ondevraitfêterçaensemble
On (informal we)
In spoken French, "on" is used like "we" and takes third‑person singular verb forms.
Conditional of devoir
"devrait" is the conditional present of "devoir" and expresses a polite suggestion or recommendation.
Verb + infinitive
After "devoir" (or any modal), the following verb stays in the infinitive (here, "fêter").
Ça vs Cela
"ça" is the colloquial form of "cela" and is preferred in everyday speech.
Adverb placement
Adverbs like "ensemble" normally follow the direct object or the infinitive phrase.
🗨In Conversation
On devrait fêter ça ensemble.
We should celebrate that together.
Oui, pourquoi pas ! On peut aller au resto ce soir.
Yes, why not! We could go to a restaurant tonight.
✕Common Mistakes
On devrais fêter ça ensemble.
The conditional of "devoir" for "on" is "devrait", not "devrais" (which is the first‑person singular present).
On devrait ensemble fêter ça.
Adverb "ensemble" should follow the infinitive phrase, not precede it.
On devrait fêter cela ensemble.
While grammatically correct, "ça" sounds more natural in casual speech.
↔Alternatives
Nous devrions fêter ça ensemble.
We should celebrate that together.
Célébrons ça ensemble !
Let's celebrate that together!
On va fêter ça ensemble.
We're going to celebrate that together.
Il faut qu’on fête ça ensemble.
We need to celebrate that together.
Cultural Tip
In French culture, celebrating often means sharing a meal, wine, or a toast. Using "on" makes the suggestion sound natural and relaxed, while "nous" would feel more formal. If the celebration is a big event, you might add "ce week‑end" or "ce soir" to specify the time.