Heureuses (en. Happy)
/øʁøz/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
One who feels or expresses happiness.
She is always happy when she is on vacation.
Elle est toujours heureuses quand elle est en vacances.
One that is a source of joy.
This news is really happy.
Ces nouvelles sont vraiment heureuses.
One that provokes happiness.
The children are playing in the park; it’s a happy scene.
Les enfants jouent dans le parc, c'est une scène heureuses.
Etymology
From the Latin 'fortunatus', meaning lucky, happy.
Common Phrases and Expressions
happy as a fish in water
It refers to a person who feels perfectly well in a situation.
heureux comme un poisson dans l'eau
to make someone happy
To make someone happy.
faire le bonheur de
happy reunions
Joyful encounters after a separation.
heureuses retrouvailles
Related Words
happiness
State of one who is happy.
bonheur
joy
Feeling of intense happiness.
joie
satisfaction
Contentment of one's desires or needs.
satisfaction
Slang Meanings
Very happy
She is very happy to have won the contest.
Elle est trop contente d'avoir gagné le concours.
On cloud nine
Since they got married, they have been on cloud nine.
Depuis qu'ils se sont mariés, ils sont sur un nuage.