joy

joie

Sentiment intense de bonheur et de plaisir.

En anglais simple : A strong feeling of happiness and pleasure.

• Her face was full of joy.
• He cried with joy when they arrived.
• The children brought us great joy.

Comment l'utiliser : joy at something (She felt joy at the news.); joy of doing something (He discovered the joy of growing vegetables.)

Synonymes : delight, happiness

Contraires : sorrow, sadness

Expressions courantes : full of joy, tears of joy, bring joy

bonheur, plaisir

Personne, chose ou activité qui rend très heureux.

En anglais simple : A person, thing, or activity that makes you feel very happy.

• This book is a joy.
• Our new kitchen is a joy to use.
• She discovered the small joys of village life.

Comment l'utiliser : a joy to do something (The little car is a joy to drive.)

Synonymes : delight, pleasure

Expressions courantes : a real joy, joy to someone, joy to use