je suis très heureux
je suis très heureux is the French phrase for 'I am very happy'.
This phrase is used to express a strong feeling of joy or satisfaction.
Which one should you use?
While je suis très heureux expresses deep joy or happiness, the alternative je suis très content is often used for more situational satisfaction or for being pleased about something specific.
How does it change in a sentence?
If the speaker is female, the adjective must change from heureux to heureuse, making the phrase je suis très heureuse.
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Examples in context
- Je suis très heureux de te voir.I am very happy to see you.This sentence is useful for expressing happiness at seeing someone.Tatoeba #432321 by qdii, translation #3444146 by allenmanbear
- Je suis très heureux en Géorgie.I am very happy in Georgia.This sentence is useful for expressing happiness regarding a location.Tatoeba #1980753 by nimfeo, translation #1441287 by CN
- Je suis très heureux d'apprendre tes fiançailles.I am very happy to hear about your engagement.This sentence is useful for expressing happiness upon hearing news about an engagement.Tatoeba #1123892 by sacredceltic, translation #70916 by CK
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Example conversation
Gabriel and Emma are celebrating a promotion at a cafe.
- GabrielJe suis très heureux de cette nouvelle.I am very happy about this news.
- EmmaTu le mérites vraiment, Gabriel.You really deserve it, Gabriel.
- GabrielMerci, je suis très heureux aujourd'hui.Thank you, I am very happy today.
- EmmaOn va fêter ça ensemble !We are going to celebrate this together!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries heureux, je, suis, très, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
