What is 'joyeux' called in English?

'joyeux' in English is called "Merry". Merry refers to: Qui exprime ou ressent de la gaieté ou de la bonne humeur.

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

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What is an example sentence for Merry in French?

English: "They had a merry time at the party." | French: "Ils ont passé un joyeux moment à la fête."

adjective

English to French Dictionary

merry Meaning in French (merry signification en français)

joyeux

Synonymes:contentgaiheureux

joyeux in English:merry

IPA:ʒwa.jø

Phonetic:ʒwajø

Plural: merries

Gender:Masculin

Quick Answer • En bref

La signification de merry en français est joyeux. (Qui exprime ou ressent de la gaieté ou de la bonne humeur.)

Usage Note: Le mot 'merry' en anglais a plusieurs traductions possibles en français selon le contexte. 'Joyeux' est la traduction la plus courante pour exprimer le bonheur et la gaieté.

Definitions of Merry

1
adjective
joyeux
Feeling or showing cheerfulness or gaiety.
Qui exprime ou ressent de la gaieté ou de la bonne humeur.

Example Sentences

casual

“They had a merry time at the party.”

Ils ont passé un joyeux moment à la fête.

formal

“We wish you a Merry Christmas.”

Nous vous souhaitons un Joyeux Noël.

casual

“The children were merry after receiving gifts.”

Les enfants étaient joyeux après avoir reçu des cadeaux.

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Synonyms (Synonymes)

In French:

contentgaiheureux

In English:

cheerful joyful happy jolly

Antonyms (Antonymes)

In French:

tristemalheureux

In English:

sad gloomy miserable unhappy

Inflected Word Forms

nounmerriment

adverbmerrily

comparativemerrier

superlativemerriest

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

make merryidiom

To enjoy oneself and celebrate in a lively way.