Joyeuses (en. Happy)

/ʒwa.jø.z/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
One who manifests joy.
The children were joyful while playing in the park.
Les enfants étaient joyeuses en jouant dans le parc.
One who brings joy.
The festivities created a joyful atmosphere.
Les festivités ont créé une atmosphère joyeuse.
Full of enthusiasm and good humor.
She has a joyful character that lights up the room.
Elle a un caractère joyeux qui illumine la pièce.

Etymology

From the Latin 'jocosa', which means joyful.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Happy holidays!
Expression used to wish happy holidays.
Joyeuses fêtes !
Happy birthday!
Phrase to celebrate someone's birthday.
Joyeux anniversaire !
A joyful moment
A moment full of happiness and smiles.
Un moment joyeux

Related Words

joy
State of intense happiness.
joie
smile
Facial expression marking joy.
sourire
laugh
Manifestation of happiness or amusement through sound.
rire

Slang Meanings

To have fun.
We had a joyful evening at the party.
On a passé une soirée joyeuse à la fête.
To be in a bad mood but temporarily happy.
He was grumpy, but a joyful surprise lifted his spirits.
Il était grincheux, mais une surprise joyeuse l'a ragaillardi.