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    Gaies (en. Gay)

    ɡɛ

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Which expresses joy or happiness.
    The children were joyful playing in the park.
    Les enfants étaient gaies en jouant dans le parc.
    Describes something that is full of cheerfulness.
    The party was cheerful and lively.
    La fête était gaie et animée.
    Applies to a joyful atmosphere.
    The atmosphere in the house was merry during the celebrations.
    L'ambiance dans la maison était gaie lors des célébrations.

    Etymology

    From old French 'gai', meaning joyful or happy.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be as happy as a fish in water
    To be very happy, to feel at ease.
    être gai comme un poisson dans l'eau
    to celebrate joyfully
    To celebrate joyfully.
    faire la fête en gaîté
    to have a joyful spirit
    To be in a good mood.
    avoir l'esprit gai

    Related Words

    gai
    A directly related synonym, meaning cheerful or playful.
    gai
    enjoué
    Describes a person who is joyful and pleasant.
    enjoué
    gaieté
    State of being joyful.
    gaieté

    Slang Meanings

    In everyday language, used to refer to people who are cheerful.
    This group is really cheerful!
    Ce groupe est vraiment gai!
    Used somewhat ironically to refer to someone who parties.
    He is always so cheerful when he goes out.
    Il est toujours si gai quand il sort.