joie

/ʒwa/
nounBeginner
general

A feeling of great pleasure and happiness.

Elle ressent une immense joie en voyant ses enfants.

She feels immense joy when she sees her children.

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Often used to express deep happiness or delight.

Collocations

joie de vivrejoy of lifeplein de joiefull of joy

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Related Phrases

joie de vivrephrase
a love of life and its pleasures

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

'Joie' is often used to describe a deep, lasting happiness, while 'plaisir' refers to more fleeting pleasure.

📖Word Origin

From Old French 'joie', from Latin 'gaudium' meaning 'joy'.

📝Usage Notes

Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to express happiness.

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