English–French

“cheerful” in French

French

Alsogai · allègre · souriant

Pronunciation

IPA/ʒwajø/

Example

Les enfants sont joyeux.

The children are cheerful.

Illustration for joyeux (cheerful)

How to say “cheerful” in French

“Cheerful” in French is joyeux.

A visibly bright, lively mood that spreads from a person to others.

Full entry for joyeux: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with joyeux

Il a l'air joyeux après l'examen.

He looks cheerful after the exam.

Tips for using joyeux

  • Joyeux often emphasizes shared or outward cheer, whereas heureux more often describes personal happiness or good fortune.

Other French words for “cheerful”

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gai

adjectivecheerful

Il est gai aujourd'hui.

He is cheerful today.

Il est allègre ce matin.

He is cheerful this morning.

Il était très souriant ce matin.

He was very cheerful this morning.

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