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/ʒwa/
Translation
joy
Word origin
From Old French joie, from Latin gaudia, the plural of gaudium ('joy, delight'), from gaudere ('to rejoice'). The same root gave English joy and rejoice.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- gaudia
- English cognates
- joy, rejoice, enjoy
Grammar
Examples
Quelle '!
What a joy to see you again after so many years!
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Her eyes are shining with joy tonight.
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The children jumped for joy in front of their presents.
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There is no greater joy for me.
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She shared her joy with the whole family.
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