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Découvrez comment les expressions idiomatiques anglaises comme "sur un petit nuage" et "au sommet du monde" sont liées au bonheur en anglais.

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English idioms related to Feelings
on top of the world

(of a person) feeling really happy or satisfied

être aux anges, être au comble du bonheur

être aux anges, être au comble du bonheur

Ex: After getting the job offer, she felt on top of the world. 
to [make] {one's} day

to make someone's ordinary or dull day more enjoyable or memorable

illuminer la journée, égayer la journée

illuminer la journée, égayer la journée

Ex: Your message really made my day. 
clear conscience

knowledge that gives someone relief as they did nothing wrong and should not feel guilty

la conscience tranquille, n'avoir rien à se reprocher

la conscience tranquille, n'avoir rien à se reprocher

Ex: I told the truth, so I can sleep with a clear conscience. 
(as|) comfortable as an old shoe

used to describe something that causes one to feel very much at ease

confortable comme de vieilles pantoufles, agréable et familier

confortable comme de vieilles pantoufles, agréable et familier

Ex: The little café was comfortable as an old shoe, with soft chairs and friendly staff. 
(as|) snug as a bug in a rug

used to refer to something that is very soothing and comforting

bien au chaud, douillettement installé

bien au chaud, douillettement installé

Ex: The baby looked snug as a bug in a rug after her bath. 
to [walk|float] on air

to feel really happy, excited, or satisfied

être sur un petit nuage, être aux anges

être sur un petit nuage, être aux anges

Ex: After hearing the good news, she was walking on air all day. 
tickled pink
tickled pink
[Phrase]

filled with extreme happiness, excitement, or satisfaction

ravi, aux anges

ravi, aux anges

Ex: She was tickled pink when she found out she got the scholarship. 
to {one's} heart's content

used when someone wishes to continue doing something as much or as long as they desire

à volonté, autant qu'il veut

à volonté, autant qu'il veut

Ex: At the buffet, you can eat to your heart's content. 
to [lift|raise] {one's} spirits

to bring a positive change to someone's mood or emotional state

remonter le moral, redonner le sourire

remonter le moral, redonner le sourire

Ex: Her kind words really lifted my spirits. 
in seventh heaven

in a state where one is experiencing outmost joy and happiness

au septième ciel, aux anges

au septième ciel, aux anges

Ex: She was in seventh heaven when she found out she had passed the exam. 
in {one's} element

in a good mood because of enjoying what one does or being in a place or situation that one likes

dans son élément, heureux et satisfait

dans son élément, heureux et satisfait

Ex: She was in her element teaching the advanced class. 
in hog heaven

used to indicate a state of great happiness, bliss, or contentment

aux anges, comme un coq en pâte

aux anges, comme un coq en pâte

Ex: He was in hog heaven with a plate full of barbecue and a cold drink. 
(as|) happy as a clam (at hot water|)

(of a person) very pleased or satisfied

heureux comme un poisson dans l'eau, très content

heureux comme un poisson dans l'eau, très content

Ex: She was as happy as a clam when she got her dream job. 
on cloud nine

tremendously excited about something

sur un petit nuage, aux anges

sur un petit nuage, aux anges

Ex: She was on cloud nine after getting accepted into her first-choice university. 
to [be] over the moon

to be extremely happy or excited about something

être aux anges, être ravi

être aux anges, être ravi

Ex: She was over the moon when she received the award for best actress. 
life [is] a bowl of cherries

used to say that life is full of joy and happiness

la vie est belle, la vie est joyeuse

la vie est belle, la vie est joyeuse

Ex: After quitting his stressful job, he realized life is a bowl of cherries. 
to [be|feel] at home

to feel comfortable or confident in a place, situation, or activity

se sentir à l'aise, être dans son élément

se sentir à l'aise, être dans son élément

Ex: She felt at home in the new office after just a few days. 
like a dog with two tails

very pleased and satisfied with something good that has happened to one

fou de joie, aux anges

fou de joie, aux anges

Ex: He was like a dog with two tails when he heard he got the job. 
(as|) happy as a flea in a doghouse

used to describe someone who is very happy and satisfied

fou de joie, aux anges

fou de joie, aux anges

Ex: She was as happy as a flea in a doghouse after getting the promotion. 
(as|) happy as Larry

extremely happy and content

extrêmement heureux, aux anges

extrêmement heureux, aux anges

Ex: She was as happy as Larry when her novel was published. 
happy camper

a person who is very content or satisfied

tout à fait satisfait, content et satisfait

tout à fait satisfait, content et satisfait

Ex: Give him a good book and a quiet room, and he's a happy camper. 
(as|) (pleased|proud) as Punch

(of a person) very pleased, delighted, or satisfied with something

ravi comme tout, fier comme Artaban

ravi comme tout, fier comme Artaban

Ex: He was pleased as Punch when his daughter won the prize. 
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