beaucoup de joie
The English phrase "much joy" is translated into French as beaucoup de joie.
beaucoup de joie is used to express the concept of much joy.
Did you know?
- The word beaucoup originally meant a 'beautiful blow' or 'nice strike' from the Old French biau cop.
- The French word joie descends from the Latin gaudium, which is also the ancestor of the English word 'gaudy'.
- The word coup used in the history of beaucoup is also used in the French expression un coup de foudre, which means 'a bolt of lightning' but is used to mean 'love at first sight'.
Examples in context
- C'est un immense bonheur de vous présenter notre projetIt is a great joy to present our project to you
- J'ai beaucoup de joie à partager cette bonne nouvelle avec vous.I have much joy in sharing this good news with you.
- C'est un immense bonheur de te voir si heureux(se)!It is a great joy to see you so happy!
- Cela m'apporte beaucoup de joie.That brings me much joy.
- Il y a beaucoup de joie dans cette maison.There is much joy in this house.
Example conversation
Lucas and Léa are talking about a new puppy.
- LucasCe petit chien apporte beaucoup de joie.This little dog brings much joy.
- LéaTu as raison, il est adorable.You are right, he is adorable.
- LucasIl joue tout le temps.He plays all the time.
- LéaC'est vrai, il nous rend heureux.It is true, he makes us happy.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries beaucoup, de, joie, CC BY-SA 4.0.
