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delight
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delight · noun
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Un profond sentiment de plaisir et de bonheur.
To our delight, the lost suitcase arrived before we left the hotel.
The children's delight was clear when the author began reading her story.
She takes great delight in helping new students feel at home.
He looked at the finished garden with a mixture of surprise and delight.
delight · verb
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Procurer à quelqu’un un grand plaisir ou un profond bonheur.
The unexpected visit delighted her grandparents, who had not seen her for months.
His lively stories delighted the audience throughout the evening performance.
The new playground has delighted families living near the town centre.
A handwritten message can delight someone more than an expensive present.