Bonheur (en. Happiness)

/bɔ.nœʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

The state of one who is happy.

Happiness is found in small things.

Le bonheur se trouve dans les petites choses.

Intense feeling of pleasure.

She felt great happiness upon realizing her dream.

Elle a ressenti un grand bonheur en réalisant son rêve.

Emotional balance and lasting satisfaction.

He is searching for happiness in his personal life.

Il cherche le bonheur dans sa vie personnelle.

From Old French 'bon-heur', derived from 'bon' and 'heur' which means 'hour'.

seek happiness

Trying to find contentment and joy in life.

chercher le bonheur

make someone happy

Contributing to someone's joy or well-being.

faire le bonheur de quelqu'un

happiness is not far away

An expression to signify that happiness is within reach.

le bonheur n'est pas loin

simple happiness

Refers to the satisfaction found in basic events or elements of life.

bonheur simple

happy

One who feels happiness, who is in a state of satisfaction.

heureux

contentment

State of satisfaction or acceptance of what one has.

contentement

satisfaction

State of pleasure resulting from the fulfillment of a desire or expectation.

satisfaction

to feel great

When he won the lottery, he felt great happiness.

Quand il a gagné à la loterie, il avait la patate de bonheur.

to be on cloud nine

After her wedding, she was on cloud nine with happiness.

Après son mariage, elle était aux anges de bonheur.