Heureux
Example: Je suis très heureux de te voir aujourd'hui.
Definition
"Heureux" is an adverb in French that means feeling or showing happiness or pleasure. It describes a state of being glad or delighted, as in the phrase 'Je suis très heureux de te voir aujourd'hui,' which expresses great happiness to see someone today.
Etymology
The French word "heureux" originates from the Old French 'heureus,' derived from Latin 'hora,' meaning hour, suggesting a timely or fortunate moment. Over time, it evolved to mean happy or fortunate, reflecting a state of good fortune or well-being. Did you know? The root relates to the idea of a 'happy hour' or a favorable time.
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"Heureux" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 115 commonly used words.
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