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    Heureux (en. Happy)

    /øʁø/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Experiencing satisfaction or joy.
    He is happy with his new car.
    Il est heureux avec sa nouvelle voiture.
    Describes a state of well-being.
    She has felt happy since her marriage.
    Elle se sent heureuse depuis son mariage.
    To have luck or a good fate.
    They consider themselves happy to have found a stable job.
    Ils se considèrent comme heureux d'avoir trouvé un emploi stable.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'hilaris' meaning joyful.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    happy as a fish in water
    To feel very happy and comfortable.
    heureux comme un poisson dans l'eau
    happy coincidence
    A fortunate coincidence.
    heureux hasard
    to be in seventh heaven
    To be extremely happy.
    être aux anges

    Related Words

    happiness
    State of satisfaction, of joy.
    bonheur
    contentment
    State of satisfaction regarding something.
    contentement
    glee
    State of great joy.
    allégresse

    Slang Meanings

    So happy
    He is so happy to have won the lottery.
    Il est trop heureux d'avoir gagné au loto.
    Happy as a king
    After this trip, he feels happy as a king.
    Après ce voyage, il se sent heureux comme un roi.