Enjouée (en. Playful)
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Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Who shows joy or enthusiasm.
She had a playful smile that lit up her face.
Elle avait un sourire enjoué qui illuminait son visage.
Who is playful in manners or behavior.
The playful children were running around the park.
Les enfants enjoués couraient autour du parc.
Who expresses a light and joyful atmosphere.
The playful tone of the music put everyone in a good mood.
Le ton enjoué de la musique a mis tout le monde de bonne humeur.
Etymology
Comes from 'enjoy', from the prefix 'en' and the verb 'play'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to have a playful spirit
To be in a good mood and full of enthusiasm.
avoir l’esprit enjoué
to become playful
To make an effort to be cheerful or amusing.
se mettre enjoué
playful tone
A light and lively tone in conversation.
ton enjoué
Related Words
playfulness
Character of what is playful, cheerfulness.
enjouement
play
To engage in play or perform a role.
jouer
joyful
Characterized by joy.
joyeux
Slang Meanings
To be in a good mood.
Today, I’m completely playful, I’m going out.
Aujourd'hui, je suis complètement enjoué, je vais sortir.
To be festive and joyful.
This party was really playful, everyone was having fun.
Cette fête était vraiment enjouée, tout le monde s’amusait.