French Conversation · Level 93
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French word
gaieté
Pronunciation
IPA/gete/
Meaning
- feminine nouncheerfulness
Example
Sa gaieté est contagieuse.
Her cheerfulness is infectious.
More examples
La gaieté ambiante rend la réunion plus agréable.
The general cheerfulness makes the meeting more pleasant.
Core concept
Visible cheerfulness that spreads through a group and makes its surroundings feel lively.
Common phrases
garder sa gaieté
keep one's cheerfulness
ton de gaieté
cheerful tone
perdre sa gaieté
lose one's cheerfulness
Similar words
bonne humeur: A calm, pleasant state of being in a good mood.
entrain: Energetic enthusiasm for taking part in activities.
joie: A strong feeling of delight that makes the heart feel light.
bonheur: A lasting sense of happiness that fills everyday life.
Definition in French
Qualité d'une personne ou d'une ambiance marquée par la bonne humeur et l'entrain.
Word origin
Gaieté appeared in medieval French as a noun built from gai, meaning cheerful, and -eté, a suffix used to name an adjective's quality.
Usage tips
- Gaieté focuses on expressed or shared cheerfulness, whereas entrain emphasizes energetic involvement or drive.