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glad

/ɡlæd/

Translations

gladadjective

gladder

Comp.

gladdest

Super.

/ɡlæd/

gaiSens littéraire ou descriptif, pour une impression joyeuse ou lumineuse.

The meadow was bathed in the glad light of the morning sun.

La prairie était baignée dans la lumière gaie du soleil du matin.

prêtSens de disposition volontaire à faire quelque chose.

He was glad to help with the project whenever needed.

Il était prêt à aider au projet chaque fois que c'était nécessaire.

content

She was glad to hear the good news about her friend's recovery.

Elle était contente d'apprendre la bonne nouvelle concernant le rétablissement de son amie.

Additional translations

heureuxSurtout dans un registre courant, avec l’idée de satisfaction ou de joie.

raviNuance plus forte de satisfaction ou de plaisir.

Synonyms

Antonyms

gladverb

gladded

Past Simple

gladded

Past Participle

gladding

Gerund

/ɡlæd/

Rare/archaic transitive verb meaning ‘to make glad; to cheer’.

réjouirSens littéraire ou soutenu.

The good news gladded their hearts.

Les bonnes nouvelles ont réjoui leur cœur.

Synonyms

make happy

Definitions

gladadjective

Feeling pleasure or happiness.

She was glad to hear the good news about her friend's recovery.

Willing or eager to do something.

He was glad to help with the project whenever needed.

Bright or cheerful in appearance or effect; causing or expressing joy.

The meadow was bathed in the glad light of the morning sun.

gladverb

To make glad; to cheer or please.

The good news gladded their hearts.