joie
joy
Beginner Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/ʒwa/
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Cultural Note
In French culture, 'joie de vivre' (joy of living) is a celebrated concept that embodies the French appreciation for savoring life's pleasures. It has been borrowed into English as a fixed expression.
📝 Example Sentences
Elle pleurait de joie en le revoyant.
She was crying with joy upon seeing him again.
Quelle joie de te revoir !
What a joy to see you again!