Réjouis (en. Rejoice)

ʁeʒwi

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To experience great satisfaction or intense joy.
She rejoices at the thought of seeing her friends again.
Elle se réjouit à l'idée de retrouver ses amis.
To bring joy to someone.
The news of his success delighted him.
Les nouvelles de sa réussite l'ont réjoui.
To celebrate or to take delight in something.
We rejoice at the arrival of spring.
Nous nous réjouissons de l'arrivée du printemps.

Etymology

From Old French 'rejoïr', derived from Latin 'rejoīre'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to rejoice in something
To feel joy about an event or situation.
se réjouir de quelque chose
rejoice
Expresses encouragement to be happy or to rejoice.
réjouis-toi

Related Words

joy
A state of intense pleasure or happiness.
joie
delight
To enchant, to make very happy.
ravir
bathe
To be imbued with a joyful atmosphere.
baigner

Slang Meanings

To be super happy
He is so delighted after receiving his salary.
Il est trop réjoui après avoir reçu son salaire.
To be on cloud nine
After this good news, she is on cloud nine, she rejoices.
Après cette bonne nouvelle, elle est aux anges, elle se réjouit.