la joie
joy
C'est un sentiment de bonheur ou de plaisir que l'on ressent quand quelque chose de bien arrive.
The French word "joie" translates to "joy" or "happiness" in English.
Meaning:
- Joie refers to a feeling of great pleasure, delight, or happiness. It's an emotional state of gladness or enthusiasm.
- It expresses a positive, uplifting emotion often associated with moments of celebration, success, or contentment.
Word Parts:
- The word "joie" is a noun and is feminine in French.
- It doesn’t break down further into separate meaningful parts as it is a simple noun.
Synonyms in French:
- Bonheur (happiness)
- Allégresse (gaiety, jubilation)
- Plaisir (pleasure)
- Contentement (contentment)
- Félicité (bliss, felicity)
Antonyms in French:
- Tristesse (sadness)
- Chagrin (sorrow)
- Douleur (pain, grief)
- Malheur (misfortune, unhappiness)
- Dépression (depression)
Summary:
"Joie" is a feminine noun in French describing the deep feeling of joy or delight, synonymous with notions of happiness and pleasure, and contrasted with feelings of sadness or sorrow.
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Examples
Cette nouvelle a apporté beaucoup de joie.noun
This news brought a lot of joy.
La joie illumine mon cœur.noun
Joy lights up my heart.
Le petit enfant danse de joie.noun
The little child dances with joy.
Tu ressens de la joie aujourd'hui.noun
You feel joy today.
Elle partage sa joie avec nous.noun
She shares her joy with us.
Cette fête me donne beaucoup de joie.noun
This party gives me a lot of joy.
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