Joie Meaning in English

word

US

ˈʒwɑ

ZHWAH

UK

ʒwɑː

ZHWAH

Definition

Joie means a strong feeling of happiness, delight, or joy. It is often used to describe a very positive emotion or sense of pleasure.

Usage & Nuances

'Joie' is a French noun borrowed in English, often seen in phrases like 'joie de vivre' (enjoyment of life). It is formal and poetic, not used in everyday English outside of set expressions.

• Spanish: alegría - gozo
• Portuguese (BR): alegria - júbilo
• Portuguese (PT): alegria - júbilo
• Chinese (Simplified): 喜悦 - 快乐
• Chinese (Traditional): 喜悅 - 快樂
• Hindi: आनंद - खुशी
• Arabic: فرح - بهجة
• Bengali: আনন্দ - উল্লাস
• Russian: радость - восторг
• Japanese: 喜び - 楽しさ
• Vietnamese: niềm vui - sự hân hoan
• Korean: 기쁨 - 환희
• Turkish: sevinç - neşe
• Urdu: خوشی - مسرت
• Indonesian: kegembiraan - sukacita

Example Sentences

He felt a deep joie when he saw his family again.

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A child's laughter is full of joie.

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She danced with pure joie at the festival.

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He lives his life with incredible joie de vivre.

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There's a certain joie that comes from helping others.

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Finding little moments of joie can change your whole day.

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