bonheur

French

Etymology

Inherited from Middle French bon-heur; univerbation of bon +‎ heur, literally “goodhap, good fortune”. Compare Occitan bonur.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /bɔ.nœʁ/
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Noun

bonheur m (plural bonheurs)

  1. (original sense) goodhap, good fortune
    Antonym: malheur
  2. 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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