Joies (en. Joys)

/zwa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Feeling of great satisfaction.
The joys of a newborn fill the house.
Les joies d'un nouveau né remplissent la maison.
Intense pleasure or happiness.
He shared the joys of his trip with his friends.
Il a partagé les joies de son voyage avec ses amis.
Happy moments.
The joys of childhood are unforgettable.
Les joies de l'enfance sont inoubliables.

Etymology

From Latin 'gaudia', which means 'pleasure'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

simple joys
Pleasures of everyday life.
joies simples
shared joys
Happiness experienced with others.
joies partagées
joys of living
Appreciation of life in general.
joies de vivre

Related Words

joy
State of happiness or pleasure.
joie
joyful
Characterized by joy.
joyeux
joyfully
In a joyful manner.
joyeusement

Slang Meanings

Moment of pure happiness.
This concert was a joy, I still have chills from it.
Ce concert était une joie, j'en ai encore des frissons.
Worries set aside to celebrate.
Let's forget our troubles and enjoy the joys of the party.
Oublions nos tracas et profitons des joies de la fête.