joie
/ʒwa/
joy
La joie de vivre est contagieuse.
The joy of life is contagious.
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.
Often used to express deep happiness or delight.
Collocations
joie de vivrejoy of lifeplein de joiefull of joy
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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.
Dictionnaire Français-Anglais