Joliffe (en. Pretty)

ʒo.lif

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Who is cheerful and spreads joy.
His joliffe personality makes him a pleasant companion.
Sa personnalité joliffe en fait un compagnon agréable.
Who is charming or appealing, both physically and morally.
She has a joliffe smile that attracts people.
Elle a un sourire joliffe qui attire les gens.
Related to a joyful or optimistic atmosphere.
The party had a joliffe and friendly atmosphere.
La fête avait une atmosphère joliffe et conviviale.

Etymology

The word 'joliffe' comes from the Old French 'jolif', which means pleasant or joyful.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be joliffe
To be in a good mood or joyful.
être joliffe
a joliffe smile
A smile that radiates happiness.
un sourire joliffe
a joliffe atmosphere
An atmosphere full of cheerfulness.
une ambiance joliffe

Related Words

pretty
Who is beautiful or attractive.
jolie
joviality
The quality of being joyful or pleasant.
jollité

Slang Meanings

Used to refer to someone charming in an informal setting.
Look at him, he is so joliffe tonight!
Regarde-le, il est trop joliffe ce soir !
A positive and cheerful state of mind.
After that concert, everyone was in a joliffe mood.
Après ce concert, tout le monde était dans un mood joliffe.