joie
/ʒwa/
joie is the French word for joy.
joie refers to a feeling of great pleasure and happiness.
How does it change in a sentence?
joie is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/ʒwa/
Did you know?
- The word joie is the root of the English word 'joy', but it also shares a distant ancestor with the word 'gala', both stemming from the Latin root for rejoicing.
- In French literature, the concept of joie is often contrasted with plaisir, where joie is seen as a deeper, more spiritual state of being than a fleeting pleasure.
- While joie is the general term for joy, the French use the word allégresse to describe a more outward, exuberant, or collective form of joy, often associated with celebrations.
Examples in context
- Je suis dans un état de ravissement total depuis cette nouvelle extraordinaire !I have been in a state of total delight since this extraordinary news!
- Je suis ravi(e) de te revoir ! Ça fait si longtemps !I'm delighted to see you again! It's been so long!
- Quand j'ai découvert que j'allais être grand-parent pour la première fois, j'étais aux anges !When I found out that I was going to be a grandparent for the first time, I was overjoyed!
- Joie de vivreThe joy of living
- Il y a de la joie dans ses yeux.There is joy in his eyes.
- Elle a partagé sa joie avec nous.She shared her joy with us.
- C'est une véritable joie de vous voir.It is a true joy to see you.
Example conversation
Gabriel and Léa are celebrating a recent promotion.
- GabrielTa réussite apporte une grande joie à la famille.Your success brings great joy to the family.
- LéaMerci Gabriel, je ressens une joie immense.Thank you Gabriel, I feel immense joy.
- GabrielTu le mérites amplement après tout ce travail.You truly deserve it after all this work.
- LéaC'est très gentil de ta part.That is very kind of you.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry joie, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
