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    Jollivet (en. Jollivet)

    /ʒɔ li vɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A happy man or person, often playful.
    This jollivet makes everyone laugh at the party.
    Ce jollivet fait rire tout le monde à la fête.
    A mischievous individual with a cheerful demeanor.
    He is known as a jollivet in his neighborhood.
    Il est connu comme un jollivet dans son quartier.

    Etymology

    Affectionate diminutive of 'joli' combined with a familiar ending.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a jollivet in life
    A person who brings joy and cheerfulness.
    un jollivet dans la vie
    to be a jollivet
    To act in a playful or comedic manner.
    être un jollivet

    Related Words

    hilarious
    Causing a lot of laughter.
    hilarant
    playful
    Full of joy and good mood.
    enjoué
    mischievous
    Who loves to tell jokes or make jests.
    malicieux

    Slang Meanings

    An individual who often makes jokes.
    He's a real jollivet; he can't help but tell silly things.
    C'est un vrai jollivet, il ne peut pas s'empêcher de raconter des bêtises.
    A comic who does not take himself seriously.
    When he's on stage, he transforms into a jollivet.
    Lorsqu'il est en scène, il se transforme en jollivet.