French word

réjouir

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁeʒwiʁ/

Meaning

  • verbdelight

Example

Ton succès me réjouit.

Your success delights me.

Illustration for réjouir (delight)

More examples

Je me réjouis de te voir.

I am delighted to see you.

Core concept

A pleasing event lifts someone's mood and brings visible joy.

Common phrases

  • se réjouir de

    rejoice in

  • ça me réjouit

    That delights me

  • réjouir quelqu'un

    delight someone

Similar words

faire plaisir: Bring someone pleasure through a thoughtful action.
plaire: Be pleasing because it suits someone's tastes.
satisfaire: Meet needs or expectations and leave someone satisfied.
charmer: Attract and delight someone through personal charm.

Definition in French

Signifie rendre quelqu'un joyeux ou lui apporter du plaisir.

Word origin

French inherited réjouir through Old French rejoïr, built from re- and the verb jouir, ultimately related to Latin gaudēre.

Usage tips

  • The reflexive form se réjouir de means to be delighted about something, while transitive réjouir makes someone else happy.

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