Jouissances (en. Enjoyments)

/ʒu.is.sɑ̃s/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

State of experiencing pleasure or satisfaction.

Material pleasures are not the most important in life.

Les jouissances matérielles ne sont pas les plus importantes dans la vie.

Intense pleasure experienced in various aspects of life.

He found joy in music and art.

Il a trouvé des jouissances dans la musique et l'art.

The possibility of enjoying something pleasant.

The joys of nature are priceless.

Les jouissances de la nature sont inestimables.

From the verb jouir, derived from the Latin 'gaudere' which means 'to rejoice'.

the joys of love

The pleasures and satisfaction derived from a romantic relationship.

jouissances d'amour

the joys of life

The pleasures found in daily life.

jouissances de la vie

sensory pleasures

The pleasures related to the senses, notably touch, taste, and sight.

jouissances sensuelles

to enjoy

Fully enjoying something.

jouir

pleasure

Pleasant sensation felt during an experience.

plaisir

satisfaction

State of being satisfied or fulfilled.

satisfaction

To love it

I love this vibe, it's a real pleasure.

Je kiffe cette ambiance, c'est une vraie jouissance.

So good

This dessert is so good, what a joy!

Ce dessert, c'est trop bien, quelle jouissance !