French word

épanouissement

Pronunciation

IPA/epanwisəmɑ̃/

Meaning

  • masculine nounfulfillment

Example

Je cherche l'épanouissement dans mon travail.

I seek fulfillment in my work.

Illustration for épanouissement (fulfillment)

More examples

Son bénévolat lui apporte un véritable épanouissement.

His volunteering brings him real fulfillment.

Core concept

A person's growth unfolding like a flower until abilities and daily life work in harmony.

Common phrases

  • épanouissement personnel

    personal fulfillment

  • recherche de l'épanouissement

    the quest for fulfillment

  • épanouissement au travail

    fulfillment in the workplace

Similar words

bien-être: A sense of comfort and stability arising from good physical and mental health.
satisfaction: A temporary sense of satisfaction when needs or expectations are met.
accomplissement: A sense of achievement and self-realization gained by reaching a goal.
développement: The gradual growth and change of abilities or circumstances over time.

Definition in French

État de plénitude lié à la réalisation de soi et au développement harmonieux des capacités dans la vie quotidienne.

Word origin

Épanouissement is the noun built from épanouir, whose meanings include blooming and flourishing, with -issement marking the resulting process or state.

Usage tips

  • With chercher or trouver, épanouissement refers to a lasting sense of fulfillment rather than a brief pleasant experience.

Other meanings

  • self-realizationnoun
  • blossomingnoun
  • personal developmentnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • épanouirenable ___ to flourishverb
  • épanouifulfilledadjective
  • épanouissantfulfillingadjective

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