What is 'joyeux' called in English?

'joyeux' in English is called "Jolly". Jolly refers to: Plein d'entrain et de bonne humeur ; gai et vif.

How do you pronounce 'Jolly' and 'joyeux'?

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What is an example sentence for Jolly in French?

English: "He was a jolly old man who always had a smile for everyone." | French: "C'était un vieux monsieur joyeux qui avait toujours un sourire pour tout le monde."

adjective

English to French Dictionary

jolly Meaning in French (jolly signification en français)

joyeux

Synonymes:gaicontenthilare

joyeux in English:jolly

Phonetic:ʒwajø

Plural: jollies

Gender:Masculin

Quick Answer • En bref

La signification de jolly en français est joyeux. (Plein d'entrain et de bonne humeur ; gai et vif.)

Definitions of Jolly

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adjective
joyeux
Full of high spirits and good humor; cheerful and lively.
Plein d'entrain et de bonne humeur ; gai et vif.

Example Sentences

“He was a jolly old man who always had a smile for everyone.”

C'était un vieux monsieur joyeux qui avait toujours un sourire pour tout le monde.

“The children had a jolly time at the birthday party.”

Les enfants se sont bien amusés à la fête d'anniversaire.

“We spent a jolly evening singing carols by the fire.”

Nous avons passé une joyeuse soirée à chanter des chants de Noël au coin du feu.

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Synonyms (Synonymes)

In French:

gaicontenthilare

In English:

cheerful merry happyjovialgleeful

Antonyms (Antonymes)

In French:

tristemorose

In English:

sad gloomy miserablemorose

Inflected Word Forms

nounjolliness

adverbjollily