Jouve (en. Play)

/ʒuv/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Beauty in terms of physical appearance.
Her jouve lights up the room.
Sa jouve illumine la pièce.
The quality of a person who exudes great freshness or sweetness.
The jouve of her smile is contagious.
La jouve de son sourire est contagieuse.

Etymology

Derived from an old French word related to youth and beauty.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have a jouve
To be charming or attractive.
avoir une jouve
a radiant jouve
A striking or remarkable beauty.
une jouve éclatante
jouve of youth
A beauty associated with youth.
jouve de jeunesse

Related Words

pretty
It is an adjective that means beautiful or appealing.
jolie
charm
Attraction or appealing quality of a person or thing.
charme
elegance
Quality of a person or style that is refined and graceful.
élégance

Slang Meanings

Expression used to evoke a person or thing of great beauty.
This new car really has a jouve!
Cette nouvelle voiture a vraiment une jouve !
Sometimes used to refer to an attractive girl in informal circles.
Look at that jouve, she is amazing!
Regarde cette jouve, elle est incroyable !