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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesjoie de vivre
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ʒwɑ də vivʁ
"Sa joie de vivre est contagieuse."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A cheerful enjoyment of life; an exultation of spirit.
"Her joie de vivre was infectious, brightening the mood of everyone around her." - 2
A zest for life and a delight in living.
"He approached every day with a sense of joie de vivre, eager to embrace new experiences."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'joie de vivre' originates from the French language, literally translating to 'joy of living.' It has been used since the 18th century to express a cheerful enjoyment of life, reflecting a cultural appreciation for the pleasures of existence.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Joie de Vivre" is said worldwide
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joie de vivre
Transliteration: ʒwɑ də vivʁ
"Sa joie de vivre est contagieuse."
Lebensfreude
Transliteration: ˈleːbn̩sˌfʁɔʏdə
"Ihre Lebensfreude ist ansteckend."
gioia di vivere
Transliteration: ˈdʒo.ja di ˈvivere
"La sua gioia di vivere illumina la stanza."
alegría de vivir
Transliteration: aleˈɣɾi.a ðe biˈβiɾ
"Su alegría de vivir es contagiosa."
alegria de viver
Transliteration: aleˈɡɾiɐ dʒi viˈveʁ
"A sua alegria de viver é contagiante."
जीवन का आनंद
Transliteration: jīvan kā ānanda
"उसका जीवन का आनंद सभी को प्रभावित करता है।"
生活的乐趣
Transliteration: shēnghuó de lèqù
"她对生活的乐趣让每个人都感到快乐。"
삶의 기쁨
Transliteration: sal-ui gippeum
"그녀의 삶의 기쁨은 주변 사람들을 행복하게 만든다."
生きる喜び
Transliteration: ikiru yorokobi
"彼女の生きる喜びは周りの人々を明るくする。"
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