bonheur

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French

Etymology

From bon +‎ heur. Compare Occitan bonaür.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /bɔ.nœʁ/
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Noun

bonheur m (plural bonheurs)

  1. happiness
    Antonym: malheur
    Pourquoi est-ce qu’on part en vacances ? Pour le bonheur !
    Why do we go on vacation? To have a great time!
    La vie est trop courte. Le bonheur est ce qui compte vraiment.
    Life is too short. Happiness is what truly matters.

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