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    Réjouir (en. Rejoice)

    /ʁe.ʒwiʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    To cause joy or pleasure to someone.
    His success delighted the whole family.
    Son succès a réjoui toute la famille.
    To have great happiness.
    He is rejoicing about his upcoming trip.
    Il se réjouit de son prochain voyage.
    To express joy.
    They are rejoicing to see their friends again.
    Ils se réjouissent de retrouver leurs amis.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'rejoïr', a compound form of 're-' and 'joïr' (to have joy).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to rejoice
    To be happy or delighted about something.
    se réjouir
    to make someone rejoice
    To congratulate or please someone.
    réjouir quelqu'un
    general rejoicing
    An event of great joy or celebration.
    réjouissance générale

    Related Words

    joy
    A state of intense happiness.
    joie
    contentment
    Moderate satisfaction and happiness.
    contentement
    elation
    Bright and lively joy.
    allégresse

    Slang Meanings

    To be super happy.
    He is too thrilled for his birthday!
    Il est trop réjoui pour son anniversaire !
    To be in a party mood.
    She is totally into the rejoicing with her friends.
    Elle est à fond dans la réjouissance avec ses amis.