Is there an English equivalent of the French joie de vivre, a feeling of pleasure and excitement that comes from enjoying life?
I know that the French phrase can be used in English, but I'm looking for an apt English word/short phrase.
English Language & Usage Stack Exchange is a question and answer site for linguists, etymologists, and serious English language enthusiasts. It only takes a minute to sign up.
Sign up to join this communityIs there an English equivalent of the French joie de vivre, a feeling of pleasure and excitement that comes from enjoying life?
I know that the French phrase can be used in English, but I'm looking for an apt English word/short phrase.
The expression is a well-established one in English and is present in all main dictionaries. It is part of the English language as many others loanwords. There is no equivalent expression that would carry the same strong connotation:
a feeling of great happiness and enjoyment of life.
(Cambridge Dictionary)