What does jouir in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word jouir in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use jouir in French.

The word jouir in French means come, be in full possession of, have, enjoy, enjoy, enjoy, be in good standing with. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word jouir

come

verbe intransitif (connaître l'orgasme) (sexual)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Caroline jouissait bruyamment.
Caroline came noisily.

be in full possession of

verbe transitif indirect (disposer de [qch]) (faculties)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Il ne jouit plus vraiment de toutes ses facultés intellectuelles.
He is no longer in full possession of his intellectual faculties.

have, enjoy

verbe transitif indirect (posséder [qch]) (attribute)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Cet hôtel jouit d'une excellente réputation.
This hotel enjoys an excellent reputation.

enjoy

verbe transitif indirect (bénéficier de [qch]) (benefit)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
On jouit d'une vue superbe depuis la terrasse.
The terrace benefits from a superb view.

enjoy

verbe transitif indirect (éprouver du plaisir)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Elle a toujours su jouir de la vie.
She has always known how to enjoy life.

be in good standing with

locution verbale (avoir bonne réputation)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Il est facile à cet homme d'emprunter de l'argent car il jouit d'un grand crédit auprès de sa banque.

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