Ravi (en. Delighted)
[ʁa.vi]
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Who experiences great joy.
She was delighted to hear the good news.
Elle était ravie d'apprendre la bonne nouvelle.
Enchanted, very happy.
He is delighted to meet you.
Il est ravi de faire votre connaissance.
Dazzled, amazed.
The children were delighted by the show.
Les enfants étaient ravis par le spectacle.
Etymology
From Latin 'rapare', which means 'to take away, to captivate'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
delighted to meet you
Happy to make your acquaintance.
ravi de vous rencontrer
to be delighted by something
To be very pleased with a situation or an event.
être ravi de quelque chose
to be delighted by a performance
To be awestruck by a performance.
être ravi par un spectacle
Related Words
to delight
To take something in a way that makes someone happy.
ravir
delight
State of great joy or wonder.
ravissement
delightful
Who captivates by its beauty.
ravissant
Slang Meanings
To be over the moon
After winning the prize, he was over the moon.
Après avoir gagné le prix, il était aux anges.
To be extremely happy
She is extremely happy after her trip.
Elle est trop contente après son voyagé.