No. 931 in French
joie
Joy; happiness.
In a sentence
Elle a dansé avec joie après avoir entendu la bonne nouvelle.
She danced with joy after hearing the good news.
Joie in this sentence functions as a noun describing an emotional state of happiness or delight.
Les joies simples de la vie, comme admirer un coucher de soleil, sont précieuses.
The simple joys of life, like admiring a sunset, are precious.
Joies here is the plural form of 'joie', emphasizing multiple sources of happiness in life.
Il travaille avec joie, montrant sa passion pour son métier.
He works with joy, showing his passion for his profession.
Joie in this instance reflects an attitude or approach, indicating enthusiasm or delight in an activity.
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