joie
/ʒwa/noun★Beginner
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
Synonyms
Antonyms
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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