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    Gai (en. Cheerful)

    /ɡɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who is joyful and optimistic.
    He is always cheerful, even in difficult times.
    Il est toujours gai, même dans les moments difficiles.
    Who is bright or colorful.
    This room is very cheerful thanks to its bright colors.
    Cette pièce est très gaie grâce à ses couleurs vives.
    Describes a pleasant and jovial atmosphere.
    The party had a very cheerful atmosphere.
    La fête avait une ambiance très gaie.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'gai', derived from Latin 'gaudium', which means joy.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be as cheerful as a goldfinch
    To be very joyful or in a good mood.
    être gai comme un pinson
    cheerfulness of heart
    Inner joy.
    gaieté de cœur
    to see life through rose-colored glasses
    To be optimistic or cheerful in one's outlook.
    voir la vie en rose

    Related Words

    gaiety
    State of being cheerful; joy.
    gaieté
    gaily
    Joyfully.
    gaiement
    playfulness
    Disposition towards cheerfulness.
    enjouement

    Slang Meanings

    Cheerful, in the sense of someone who is joyful.
    He is really cheerful; he brings a good vibe wherever he goes.
    Il est vraiment gai, il met de l'ambiance partout où il va.
    Widely used to express a good mood.
    She always has a cheerful demeanor that brightens the day.
    Elle a toujours un air gai qui illumine la journée.