How do you say "I am very happy!" in French?

"I am very happy!" in French is "Je suis très content !". This phrase is commonly used in France.

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How to Say ‘I am very happy!’ in French

Q: What does "Je suis très content !" mean in English?

"Je suis très content !" means "I am very happy!" in English. Usage tip: To say how you feel, French often uses [être] plus an adjective: [je suis content], [elle est heureuse]. Here [content] must match the speaker, so a woman would say [Je suis très contente !]

Je suis très content !

zhuh swee treh kon-TAHN

[zhuh swee treh kon-TAHN]

💬 Usage Tip: To say how you feel, French often uses [être] plus an adjective: [je suis content], [elle est heureuse]. Here [content] must match the speaker, so a woman would say [Je suis très contente !]

Phrase Breakdown

Je suis

zhuh swee

Words in this phrase

[zhuh]

Subject pronoun meaning I.

Example

Je suis très content ! après la victoire.

I am very happy! after the victory.

suis

[swee]

Form of être used with je.

Example

Je suis très content ! ce soir.

I am very happy! tonight.

très

[treh]

very

Adverb used to intensify an adjective or feeling.

Example

Je suis très content ! de ce résultat.

I am very happy! with this result.

content

[kon-TAHN]

happy

Masculine adjective meaning happy or pleased.

Example

Je suis très content ! quand mon équipe gagne.

I am very happy! when my team wins.

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