La joie
Example: La joie qu'elle ressentait illuminait toute la pièce.
Definition
"La joie" refers to a feeling of great happiness and delight. It describes an intense emotional state of pleasure or contentment, often expressed outwardly. For example, in the phrase, "La joie qu'elle ressentait illuminait toute la pièce," it highlights the radiant happiness someone was experiencing.
Etymology
The French phrase "la joie" comes from the Latin word "gaudia," meaning joy or delight. Over time, it evolved through Old French as "joie." Did you know that "la joie" often appears in French literature and music to express exuberant happiness?
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"La joie" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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