joie de vivre
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noun \ˌzhwä-də-ˈvēvrə\Definition of JOIE DE VIVRE
: keen or buoyant enjoyment of life
See Examples of JOIE DE VIVRE
- She is admired for her energy and joie de vivre.
Origin of JOIE DE VIVRE
French, literally, joy of living
First Known Use: 1889
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