fierté et joie
The English phrase "pride and joy" is translated into French as fierté et joie.
A person or thing that someone is very proud of and gives them great happiness.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is a literal translation where fierté means "pride" and joie means "joy".
How does it change in a sentence?
When referring to a specific person or thing that is your pride and joy, you will often repeat the possessive adjective, such as ma fierté et ma joie.
Did you know?
- The word fierté is derived from the Latin feritātem, which connects it to the same root as the English word 'fierce'.
- In many French-speaking regions, expressing 'pride' too strongly can sometimes be viewed as l'orgueil, a word with a much more negative, arrogant connotation than the English 'pride'.
- In French, the concept of 'joy' is split between joie, a deep feeling of happiness, and allégresse, a more outward, lively and spirited expression of that joy.
Examples in context
- Cet enfant est sa plus grande fierté et sa plus grande joie.This child is his greatest pride and joy.
Example conversation
Emma is showing Lucas her restored vintage car.
- EmmaRegarde ma voiture, c'est ma fierté et joie !Look at my car, it's my pride and joy!
- LucasElle est vraiment magnifique, Emma.It is truly magnificent, Emma.
- EmmaJ'ai passé des mois à la réparer.I spent months repairing it.
- LucasTout ton travail a payé, Lucas s'en souvient.All your work paid off, Lucas remembers it.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries et, fierté, joie, CC BY-SA 4.0.
