French word

joyeusement

Pronunciation

IPA/ʒwajøzəmɑ̃/

Meaning

  • adverbcheerfully

Example

Les enfants jouent joyeusement dans le parc.

The children play cheerfully in the park.

Illustration for joyeusement (cheerfully)

More examples

Ils fêtent joyeusement la fin des examens.

They celebrate the end of exams joyfully.

Core concept

A cheerful, animated way of doing something, with enjoyment showing in the action.

Common phrases

  • jouer joyeusement

    play joyfully

  • fêter joyeusement

    celebrate joyfully

Similar words

gaiement: In a bright, cheerful manner, with laughter or a light, happy voice.
allègrement: In an energetic, buoyant manner, acting with drive and without hesitation.

Definition in French

De façon enjouée et vive, marquant que l'action se déroule avec joie.

Word origin

French forms joyeusement by adding -ment to joyeux, a word related to joie and inherited ultimately from Latin gaudium.

Usage tips

  • Joyeusement mainly describes the manner of an action, whereas avec joie can place more emphasis on the person's willing participation.

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