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    Enjoué (en. Playful)

    /ɑ̃ʒue/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Full of joy and merriment.
    The playful atmosphere of the party delighted all the guests.
    L'atmosphère enjouée de la fête a ravi tous les invités.
    Someone who is lively and playful in their behavior.
    She has a playful character that lights up every room.
    Elle a un caractère enjoué qui illumine chaque pièce.
    Refers to someone who enjoys themselves and loves to make others laugh.
    This playful child makes everyone around him smile.
    Cet enfant enjoué fait sourire tout le monde autour de lui.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'enjouer', from the Latin 'injocare' meaning 'to play with' or 'to entertain oneself.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To behave playfully
    To have a light and joyful attitude.
    se comporter de manière enjouée
    To have a playful spirit
    To be in a joyful and light-hearted state of mind.
    avoir l'esprit enjoué
    A playful face
    A face that expresses cheerfulness and happiness.
    un visage enjoué

    Related Words

    Cheerfulness
    State of lively joy, pleasure, and happiness.
    gaieté
    Mischievousness
    Mischievous or playful behavior.
    espièglerie
    Playful
    Related to play, encouraging playfulness.
    ludique

    Slang Meanings

    To be in high spirits
    Today, I feel playful; I'm really in high spirits!
    Aujourd'hui, je suis enjoué, j'ai vraiment la pêche !
    To be in a good mood
    With this nice weather, I'm playful and in a good mood.
    Avec ce beau temps, je suis enjoué et de bonne humeur.