Translation
happiness
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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
Examples
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Money does not make happiness in life.
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Her smile is my greatest happiness.
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I wish you lots of happiness this year.
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Happiness is spending time with family.
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What a joy to see you again after so many years!
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bonheur: worksheet, infographic and listicle
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This word is taught in chapter 15, lesson 6: bonheur, filer, direction and 7 more words.