Meaning
happy
- glad
In a sentence
Oggi sono felice perché ho finito presto.
Today I'm happy because I finished early.
Sei felice del tuo nuovo lavoro?
Are you happy with your new job?
Non era felice, ma poi ha sorriso.
He wasn't happy, but then he smiled.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| felice | masculine · singular |
| felice | feminine · singular |
| felici | masculine · plural |
| felici | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'felice' for general happiness; 'contento' is more casual or temporary. 'Allegro' implies liveliness.
- Always agree in gender/number: 'felice' (m/f singular), 'felici' (plural). No contractions.
- Avoid overusing 'felice' for 'lucky'—prefer 'fortunato' in most cases.