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happily in French

happily in French is joyeusement, gaiement, heureusement — happily means in a happy, contented, or cheerful way.

happily in French

joyeusement
adv
In a happy or cheerful manner; with happiness.
gaiement
adv
In a happy or cheerful manner; with happiness.
heureusement
adv
By good chance; fortunately, successfully.
par bonheur
adv
By good chance; fortunately, successfully.
volontiers
adv
With good will; in all happiness; willingly.

What does "happily" mean?

  1. adv In a happy, contented, or cheerful way.
    "The old couple sat happily by the fire, sipping their tea."
  2. adv Fortunately; luckily.
    "Happily, nobody was hurt when the old shed collapsed."
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happily in a sentence

  • The old couple sat happily by the fire, sipping their tea.
  • She hummed happily as she washed the dishes.
  • Happily, nobody was hurt when the old shed collapsed.
  • I lost my keys, but happily a neighbour had found them.

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What is "happily" in French?
"happily" in French is joyeusement, gaiement, heureusement. happily means: In a happy, contented, or cheerful way.
How do you use "happily" in a sentence?
Example: "The old couple sat happily by the fire, sipping their tea." In French, "happily" is joyeusement, gaiement, heureusement.
Are there other ways to say "happily" in French?
Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "happily": joyeusement, gaiement, heureusement, par bonheur, volontiers.
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