bonheur
happiness
Beginner Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/bɔ.nœʁ/
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Cultural Note
The French distinguish between 'bonheur' (a deep, lasting happiness) and 'joie' (a more immediate, momentary joy). 'Au petit bonheur la chance' is a common expression meaning 'trusting to luck.'
📝 Example Sentences
Le bonheur est dans les petites choses.
Happiness is in the little things.
Je te souhaite beaucoup de bonheur.
I wish you a lot of happiness.