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masculine

/bɔ.nœʁ/

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Translation

happiness

Word origin

A compound of bon ('good', from Latin bonus) and heur ('luck, fortune', from Latin augurium 'omen'). Literally 'good fortune', it means 'happiness'.

Origin: Latin
Root: bonus + augurium
English cognates: augury

Grammar

Gendermasculine

Pluralbonheurs

Examples

L' .

Money does not make happiness in life.

Her smile is my greatest happiness.

cette .

I wish you lots of happiness this year.

, c' .

Happiness is spending time with family.

' !

What a joy to see you again after so many years!

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This word is part of lesson 25.