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    Jouissance (en. Enjoyment)

    /ʒwi.sɑ̃s/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    State of pleasure or satisfaction, often intense and sometimes related to sexual enjoyment.
    The enjoyment he feels when listening to his favorite music is palpable.
    La jouissance qu'il éprouve en écoutant sa musique préférée est palpable.
    Feeling of growing happiness or pleasure.
    The enjoyment of the present moment is essential to appreciating life.
    La jouissance du moment présent est essentielle pour apprécier la vie.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'jouissance', derived from the verb 'jouir'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    enjoyment of life
    Pleasure and satisfaction from fully living.
    jouissance de la vie
    sexual pleasure
    Intense physical pleasure related to sexual activity.
    jouissance sexuelle

    Related Words

    to enjoy
    To have pleasure, to benefit from something.
    jouir
    pleasure
    Pleasant feeling and satisfaction.
    plaisir

    Slang Meanings

    Extreme pleasure
    That party was a real enjoyment!
    Cette fête était une vraie jouissance !
    Pleasant sensation related to an experience
    After that meal, I felt an incredible enjoyment.
    Après ce repas, j'ai ressenti une jouissance incroyable.