L'heureux (en. The happy one)

/lœʁø/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

adjective

Refers to someone who is in a state of joy.

He is the happy winner of the contest.

Il est l'heureux gagnant du concours.

Refers to something that brings joy.

This news was the happy surprise of the day.

Cette nouvelle était l'heureuse surprise de la journée.

Which is favorable or beneficial.

They made the happy choice of their vacation destination.

Ils ont eu l'heureux choix de leur destination de vacances.

Derived from Latin 'felix', which means happy or lucky.

the happy chosen one

The person chosen or favored by chance.

l'heureux élu

to be as happy as a fish in water

To be very satisfied and comfortable in a situation.

être heureux comme un poisson dans l'eau

happy coincidence

A fortuitous event that has good consequences.

heureux hasard

happy coincidence

An unexpected event that has a positive outcome.

heureux hasard

unhappy

One who experiences misfortune or sadness.

malheureux

happiness

State of complete satisfaction.

bonheur

Lucky

He was lucky in the lottery!

Il a eu de l'heureux à la loterie!

Winner

He felt happy when he received his prize.

Il s'est senti l'heureux quand il a reçu son prix.