joy

US /dʒɔɪ/
UK /dʒɔɪ/
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1.

joie, bonheur

a feeling of great pleasure and happiness

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She felt a surge of joy when she saw her children.
Elle ressentit une vague de joie en voyant ses enfants.
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The holiday brought much joy to the family.
Les vacances ont apporté beaucoup de joie à la famille.
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delightpleasurehappinesselationexultation
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sorrowgriefsadnessmiserydespair
2.

joie, délice

a source or cause of pleasure or delight

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His grandchildren are his greatest joy.
Ses petits-enfants sont sa plus grande joie.
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The new puppy has brought so much joy into our lives.
Le nouveau chiot a apporté tant de joie dans nos vies.
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delighttreasureblessingcomfort
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banecurseaffliction
1.

se réjouir, jubiler

to feel or show great pleasure or delight

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He joyed in the success of his team.
Il se réjouissait du succès de son équipe.
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They joyed at the news of their daughter's engagement.
Ils se réjouirent de la nouvelle des fiançailles de leur fille.
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rejoiceexultdelightglory
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grievemournlament
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jump for joythere is no joy without alloya day of sorrow is longer than a month of joy