How do you say "happy" in French?

In French, "happy" is heureux. It is a adjective.

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heureux is written using the Latin alphabet. Pronounce each syllable clearly, following French pronunciation rules.

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How do you say "happy" in French?

In French, "happy" is heureux. It is a adjective. The word is spelled heureux and pronounced as written, following French pronunciation rules.

Is heureux masculine or feminine?

heureux is an adjective in French. Adjectives in this language usually agree in gender and number with the noun they modify.

How is heureux used in a sentence?

Use heureux as you would use the equivalent adjective in English. In French, word order and agreement rules determine how heureux fits into a sentence.

This word is part of the vocabulary taught in the French language learning game Noun Town, where words are introduced through play rather than memorisation.