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    Gaie (en. Cheerful)

    /ɡɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Who shows gaiety.
    She has a cheerful smile that brightens the room.
    Elle a un sourire gaie qui illumine la pièce.
    Describes a joyful atmosphere.
    The party was full of a cheerful atmosphere.
    La fête était pleine d'une ambiance gaie.
    Attribute to a joyful behavior or personality.
    She is a cheerful person who loves to have fun.
    C'est une personne gaie qui aime s'amuser.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'gaie', meaning 'joyful' or 'playful'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be as cheerful as a finch
    To be very happy, in a good mood.
    être gai comme un pinson
    cheerfulness of heart
    A feeling of inner joy.
    gaieté de cœur
    to laugh heartily
    To mock with a jovial attitude.
    se moquer gaiement

    Related Words

    gaiety
    State of being happy.
    gaîté
    cheerfulness
    Quality of being happy.
    gaieté
    happy
    Masculine form of 'gaie'.
    gai

    Slang Meanings

    Used to describe someone very cheerful.
    He is so cheerful that he makes everyone happy.
    Il est tellement gaie qu'il rend tout le monde heureux.
    Can also refer to someone a bit eccentric.
    She is a bit quirky, but that's what makes her unique.
    Elle est un peu gaie, mais c'est ce qui la rend unique.