Translation
to enjoy (jouir de: a right, an advantage, good health)
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Word origin
From Old French joïr, from Latin gaudere ('to rejoice'). Related to English 'joy' and 'rejoice'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- gaudere
- English cognates
- joy, rejoice
Grammar
Conjugation
Regular -ir (finir-style) conjugation. Pronouns: je, tu, il/elle, nous, vous, ils/elles.
Indicative
| Person | Present | Imperfect | Past historic | Future | Conditional |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| je | jouis | jouissais | jouis | jouirai | jouirais |
| tu | jouis | jouissais | jouis | jouiras | jouirais |
| il/elle | jouit | jouissait | jouit | jouira | jouirait |
| nous | jouissons | jouissions | jouîmes | jouirons | jouirions |
| vous | jouissez | jouissiez | jouîtes | jouirez | jouiriez |
| ils/elles | jouissent | jouissaient | jouirent | jouiront | jouiraient |
Subjunctive
| Person | Present | Imperfect |
|---|---|---|
| je | jouisse | jouisse |
| tu | jouisses | jouisses |
| il/elle | jouisse | jouît |
| nous | jouissions | jouissions |
| vous | jouissiez | jouissiez |
| ils/elles | jouissent | jouissent |
Imperative
| Person | Affirmative |
|---|---|
| tu | jouis |
| nous | jouissons |
| vous | jouissez |
Non-finite
- Gerund / present participle
- jouissant
- Past participle
- joui · jouie · jouis · jouies
Examples
.
He enjoys excellent health in spite of his age.
.
This region enjoys a mild climate all year round.
tarifs .
Students enjoy reduced prices in museums.
.
She enjoys a great reputation in the music world.
, .
As citizens, we enjoy the same rights.
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