joyeusement

joyfully, merrily

adverb zhwah-yeuz-MAHN Rare

Usage Note

Joyeusement is formed from joyeux (joyful) with the standard adverbial suffix -ment. It describes an action done in a cheerful or merry manner and is common in literary and descriptive prose. The related adjective joyeux also appears in the fixed phrase joyeux anniversaire (happy birthday).

Examples

"Les enfants chantaient joyeusement."

Natural Translation

The children were singing joyfully.

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