No. 4,884 in French
réjouissait
"Réjouissait" means "was rejoicing" or "was delighting."
In a sentence
Elle réjouissait ses amis avec ses histoires amusantes.
She delighted her friends with her amusing stories.
In this sentence, 'réjouissait' means 'delighted' and it illustrates a way to express bringing joy or pleasure to others.
La beauté du paysage le réjouissait.
The beauty of the landscape delighted him.
Here, 'réjouissait' conveys internal delight or joy that an individual experiences when appreciating something.
Ce geste de gentillesse me réjouissait profondément.
This act of kindness profoundly delighted me.
This sentence demonstrates 'réjouissait' as evoking a profound emotional joy in reaction to a kind action.
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