French · Emotions & Descriptions
"Happiness" in French: bonheur
le bonheur
Happiness in French is le bonheur. Wish someone du bonheur; say plein de bonheur for lots of happiness. Joie is joy—often sharper and shorter than bonheur.
Wedding card
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How to pronounce bonheur
Say it
luh boh-NUHR
/lə bɔ.nœʁ/
luh boh-NUHR. Soft eu in heur; French r.
"Happiness" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| le bonheur | happiness Noun. | Noun. |
| du bonheur | some/of happiness Wishes. | Wishes. |
| plein de bonheur | full of happiness Warm emphasis. | Warm emphasis. |
| un moment de bonheur | a moment of happiness Concrete. | Concrete. |
How to use bonheur in real life
- 1Wedding card
Je vous souhaite beaucoup de bonheur.
I wish you lots of happiness.
Du/beaucoup de bonheur.
- 2Quiet reflection
Ce voyage m'a apporté un vrai bonheur.
This trip brought me real happiness.
Un … bonheur.
- 3Everyday gratitude
Le bonheur, c'est ce café sur le balcon.
Happiness is this coffee on the balcony.
Le bonheur as subject.
Mistakes English speakers make with bonheur
Incorrect: La bonheur.
Correct: Le bonheur.
Bonheur is masculine.
Incorrect: Je suis bonheur.
Correct: Je suis heureux/heureuse. / Je ressens du bonheur.
Bonheur is a noun; use heureux for the adjective.
Good to know
Bonheur shows up in cards, songs, and toasts. Heureux/heureuse is the adjective path. Petit bonheur can mean a small everyday joy.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Talking after good news
ChatPal
Je te vois rayonner de bonheur.
I see you glowing with happiness.
You
Oui, ce bonheur est nouveau pour moi.
Yes, this happiness is new for me.
ChatPal
Profite de ce bonheur sans te presser.
Enjoy this happiness without rushing.
You
Je vais essayer.
I'll try.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Happiness" in French
How do you say happiness in French?
Le bonheur.
How do I wish someone happiness?
Je te/vous souhaite du bonheur.
Is bonheur the same as joie?
Related; joie is joy, often more sudden.
What is the adjective?
Heureux / heureuse.
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