Je suis heureux
The English phrase "I am happy" is translated into French as Je suis heureux.
This phrase is used to express that a person feels pleasure or contentment.
Which one should you use?
While Je suis heureux can imply a deep and profound state of happiness, the phrase Je suis content is often used for temporary satisfaction or being pleased with a specific situation.
How does it change in a sentence?
If the speaker is female, the adjective must change from heureux to the feminine form heureuse. When expressing happiness about an action, use the preposition de followed by an infinitive verb, such as in Je suis heureux de…
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Examples in context
- Je suis heureux d'aider.I am happy to help.This sentence is useful for expressing happiness about an action with Je suis heureux.Tatoeba #7352893 by Aiji, translation #3421749 by gianich73
- Je suis heureux de te voir.I am happy to meet you.This sentence is useful for expressing happiness about meeting someone with Je suis heureux.Tatoeba #11028 by zmoo, translation #1152109 by cntrational
- Je suis heureux de te voir !I am happy to see you!This sentence is useful for expressing happiness about seeing someone with Je suis heureux.Tatoeba #7858177 by Rockaround, translation #9305702 by Lillith
- Je suis heureux de vous rencontrer aujourd'hui.I am happy to meet you today.
- Je suis heureuse de votre invitation à la réunion.I am happy for your invitation to the meeting.
- Je suis ravi de ces excellentes nouvelles.I am delighted by this excellent news.
- Je suis ravie de collaborer avec vous.I am thrilled to collaborate with you.
- Je suis content d'avoir le soutien de mon équipe.I am happy to have the support of my team.
- Je suis contente de réussir cette étape importante.I am pleased to accomplish this significant step.
- Je suis comblé par cette belle surprise.I am filled with joy by this beautiful surprise.
- Je suis super content de te voir ici.I am super happy to see you here.
- Je suis super contente d'avoir réussi mon examen.I am super happy to have passed my exam.
- Je suis aux anges depuis que j'ai obtenu cette promotion.I am over the moon since I got this promotion.
- Je suis aux anges grâce à cette surprise magnifique.I am ecstatic thanks to this wonderful surprise.
- Je suis super heureux d'avoir gagné ce concours.I am super happy to have won this contest.
- Je suis super heureuse qu'on ait passé cette journée ensemble.I am super happy that we spent this day together.
- Je suis folle de joie de te revoir après tout ce temps.I am ecstatic to see you again after all this time.
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Example conversation
Lucas and Emma are talking about their new apartment.
- LucasJe suis heureux dans cette maison.I am happy in this house.
- EmmaMoi aussi, je suis très contente ici.Me too, I am very happy here.
- LucasC'est un nouveau départ pour nous.It is a new start for us.
- EmmaOui, Lucas, c'est merveilleux.Yes, Lucas, it is wonderful.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries heureux, je, suis, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
