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    Gaieté (en. Gaiety)

    /ɡɛ.te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A disposition towards joy and cheerfulness.
    Her gaiety was contagious at the party.
    Sa gaieté était contagieuse lors de la fête.
    Manifest joy, state of happiness.
    The children played with gaiety in the park.
    Les enfants jouaient avec gaieté dans le parc.
    Jolly, pleasant character.
    Her gaiety warms the hearts of her friends.
    Sa gaieté réchauffe le cœur de ses amis.

    Etymology

    From the French word 'gai' and the suffix '-eté', which indicates a quality.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be in gaiety
    To be in a good mood or joyful.
    être en gaieté
    gaiety of heart
    Inner enjoyment, happiness.
    gaieté de cœur
    shared gaiety
    Joy felt together with others.
    gaieté partagée

    Related Words

    happy
    Someone who experiences or expresses joy.
    gai
    lighthearted gaiety
    Joy characterized by a light spirit.
    gaieté d'esprit
    childlike gaiety
    Pure and carefree joy, typical of childhood.
    gaieté enfantine

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a good mood.
    Today, I'm in gaiety mode, everything is fine!
    Aujourd'hui, je suis en mode gaieté, tout va bien !
    To have a joyful attitude.
    He is always cheerful in the evening, it creates a good atmosphere.
    Il est toujours gai en soirée, ça met l'ambiance.