Félicités (en. Congratulations)
/felisite/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
State of intense happiness.
The felicities of life are found in the small daily pleasures.
Les félicités de la vie se trouvent dans les petits plaisirs quotidiens.
Blessings or favors brought by life.
She always knew how to appreciate the felicities that her existence offered her.
Elle a toujours su apprécier les félicités que lui offrait son existence.
Happiness, deep joy.
This marriage has been a source of felicities for the whole family.
Ce mariage a été une source de félicités pour toute la famille.
Etymology
From the Latin 'felicitas', which means happiness.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to find felicities
Discovering moments of happiness
trouver des félicités
in complete happiness
Being in a state of complete happiness
en toute félicité
to make felicities
To express joy or wishes for happiness
faire des félicités
Related Words
happy
Who experiences happiness.
heureux
well-being
State of satisfaction and comfort.
bien-être
content
Who is satisfied with their condition or what they possess.
content
Slang Meanings
A euphoric state
After this victory, everyone was in felicity.
Après cette victoire, tout le monde était en félicité.
Intense pleasure
This dessert is true happiness, a felicity for the taste buds.
Ce dessert est un vrai bonheur, une félicité pour les papilles.