joie de vivre
English meaning: Joy of living / Exuberant enjoyment of life
French Definition
(Français)Une expression française désignant la joie exubérante de vivre, le plaisir intense d'être en vie et de profiter de toutes ses richesses.
English Definition
A French phrase expressing a cheerful enjoyment of life, a feeling of happiness and exuberance. It embodies the French cultural emphasis on pleasure, good food, art, conversation, and living fully in the present. The concept has been adopted globally and appears in literature, psychology, and lifestyle discussions as an ideal of well-being.
Example
“La joie de vivre est une valeur profondément ancrée dans la culture française.”
In English: “The joy of living is a deeply rooted value in French culture.”
Synonyms
- bonheur de vivre
- art de vivre
Antonyms / Opposites
- ennui
- désespoir
Literary Heritage
“La musique exprime ce qui ne peut pas être dit et sur quoi il est impossible de rester silencieux.”
“Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to remain silent.”
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