Gaiement (en. Cheerfully)

/ɡɛ.mɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adverb
In a joyful manner.
They celebrated their victory joyfully.
Ils ont célébré gaiement leur victoire.
With cheerfulness, with joy.
The children are playing joyfully in the park.
Les enfants jouent gaiement dans le parc.
To express joy.
She sings joyfully while walking.
Elle chante gaiement en se promenant.

Etymology

Adverbial form of 'gai', from Old French 'gai'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to live joyfully
To live in a joyful and carefree manner.
vivre gaiement
to sing joyfully
To express joy through singing.
chanter gaiement
to have fun joyfully
To take pleasure in activities joyfully.
s'amuser gaiement

Related Words

joyful
Who is joyful, cheerful.
gai
cheerfulness
State of being joyful, in a good mood.
gaîté
enchanting
That brings great joy.
enchanteur

Slang Meanings

To play the game with joy.
He is partying joyfully without worrying about problems.
Il fait la fête gaiement sans se soucier des problèmes.
To be in a good mood in a group.
We were all there, laughing joyfully.
On était tous là, à rigoler gaiement.