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pleasure

/ˈplɛʒə/

/ˈplɛʒɚ/

Translations

pleasurenoun

pleasures

plaisir

She felt a great sense of pleasure when she heard the good news.

Elle a ressenti un grand plaisir en apprenant la bonne nouvelle.

Additional translations

jouissanceSensuel, surtout dans un contexte sexuel.

Synonyms

Antonyms

pleasureverb

pleasured

Past Simple

pleasured

Past Participle

pleasuring

Gerund

/ˈplɛʒə/

/ˈplɛʒɚ/

plaireSens courant, souvent littéraire ou soutenu.

The beautiful scenery pleasured the tourists.

Le beau paysage a plu aux touristes.

Additional translations

satisfaireDans un contexte sexuel.

Synonyms

pleasureadjective

/ˈplɛʒə/

/ˈplɛʒɚ/

Used attributively before another noun to indicate that the thing is intended for enjoyment rather than work (e.g. pleasure cruise).

de plaisanceSe dit surtout d’activités, de voyages ou de véhicules destinés au loisir.

They booked a pleasure trip down the river.

Ils ont réservé un voyage de plaisance sur le fleuve.

Definitions

pleasurenoun

A feeling of happy satisfaction and enjoyment.

She felt a great sense of pleasure when she heard the good news.

An event or activity from which one derives enjoyment.

Going to the beach is one of his greatest pleasures.

A source of delight or joy.

The garden was a pleasure to behold with its vibrant flowers.

Sexual gratification or the sensation accompanying orgasm.

She gasped with pleasure as he kissed her.

pleasureverb

To give enjoyment or satisfaction to someone.

The beautiful scenery pleasured the tourists.

To give sexual satisfaction to (oneself or another).

He pleasured his partner with gentle caresses.

pleasureadjective

Intended for recreation or enjoyment rather than for work or duty (used only attributively).

They booked a pleasure trip down the river.