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    Allégresse (en. Joy)

    /aleɡʁɛs/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A state of joyful animation characterized by great lightness.
    The children played with cheerfulness in the park.
    Les enfants jouaient avec allégresse dans le parc.
    Sensation of intense happiness.
    She welcomed the news with cheerfulness.
    Elle a accueilli la nouvelle avec allégresse.
    Joy manifested through laughter and dancing.
    The party took place in contagious cheerfulness.
    La fête s'est déroulée dans une allégresse contagieuse.

    Etymology

    The word 'cheerfulness' comes from Old French 'alegresse', derived from Latin 'alacer' meaning 'ardent' or 'lively'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be in cheerfulness
    To be in a state of great joy.
    être en allégresse
    to swim in cheerfulness
    To be overwhelmed by happiness.
    nager dans l'allégresse
    to express one's cheerfulness
    To display joy in a lively manner.
    exprimer son allégresse

    Related Words

    lively
    Who expresses joy or enthusiasm.
    allègre
    lightness
    The quality of being light, often associated with joy.
    légèreté

    Slang Meanings

    To feel really good
    After that good news, I'm in cheerfulness, dude!
    Après cette bonne nouvelle, je suis en allégresse, mec !
    To experience an euphoric moment
    The evening was so great, we were all in cheerfulness!
    La soirée était tellement géniale, on était tous en allégresse !