Multiple choice

Direction: Select the most appropriate meaning of the given foreign expression.

Joie de vivre

  1. happiness in solitude

  2. joy of sharing

  3. joy in giving birth

  4. joy in living
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Joie de vivre is a French phrase literally meaning 'joy of living.' It expresses a cheerful enjoyment of life, enthusiasm for living, and a general zest for existence. Option D accurately captures this meaning, distinguishing it from happiness in solitude (A), joy of sharing (B), or the specific joy of childbirth (C).

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