Bienheureuse (en. Blessed)

/bjɛnœʁøz/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Describes a person who is very happy.

She has been blessed since she found love.

Elle est bienheureuse depuis qu'elle a rencontré l'amour.

One who is in a state of fullness and satisfaction.

After a long day, he felt blessed in his armchair.

Après une longue journée, il se sentait bienheureux dans son fauteuil.

One who is blessed, privileged.

Blessed souls are often celebrated in religious traditions.

Les bienheureuses âmes sont souvent célébrées dans les traditions religieuses.

From Old French 'bienheureus', relating to the notion of happiness and blessing.

To be blessed

To be in a state of great happiness.

Être bienheureux

A blessed life

A life filled with joy and satisfaction.

Une vie bienheureuse

Blessed news

News that brings happiness.

Bienheureuse nouvelle

blessed

Masculine form of 'bienheureuse', designating a very happy man.

bienheureux

well-being

State of physical and psychological satisfaction.

bien-être

benevolence

Disposition to wish good for others.

bienveillance

Too happy, to an excessive point.

She is so blessed that she looks like she’s floating.

Elle est tellement bienheureuse qu'on dirait qu'elle flotte.

The state of feeling good in one's skin.

After this weekend, I am more blessed than ever.

Après ce week-end, je suis bienheureuse comme jamais.