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jubiler

to jubilate, to be overjoyed

verb zhoo-bee-LEH Rare

Origin: Latin jubilare (to shout for joy)

Usage Note

Jubiler is a lively, expressive verb describing unrestrained delight, often with a hint that the joy is slightly excessive or triumphant over a rival. It is used colloquially: il jubilait (he was cock-a-hoop). The related noun is jubilation and the formal adjective is jubilaire (relating to a jubilee).

Examples

"Les enfants jubilaient à l'annonce des vacances."

Natural Translation

The children were jubilant at the announcement of the holidays.

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