French Conversation · Level 43
75 words
French word
ravi
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁavi/
Meaning
- adjectivedelighted
Example
Elle est ravie.
She is delighted.
More examples
Elle est ravie pour toi.
She is delighted for you.
Core concept
A person visibly lifted by pleasure, as if happiness has taken hold and shines through the whole response.
Common phrases
être ravi de
be delighted about
être ravi pour
be delighted for
Similar words
content: Feeling peacefully satisfied and at ease.
heureux: Experiencing ordinary happiness in daily life.
joyeux: Feeling lively, cheerful, and good-natured.
Definition in French
Qui se dit d'une personne très contente ou enchantée.
Word origin
Ravi is the past participle of French ravir, descended from Latin rapere, and its figurative sense developed from seizing someone to capturing the person's mind with delight.
Usage tips
- The common pattern is être ravi de followed by a noun or an infinitive, as in être ravi de cette nouvelle or être ravi de venir.