glad

• Éprouvant du plaisir, de la joie ou du contentement; souvent utilisé pour exprimer le bonheur à propos de quelque chose de précis.

Feeling pleasure, joy, or delight; often used to express happiness about something specific.

1. Feeling pleasure or happinessA1formal

   Experiencing a feeling of joy, pleasure, or satisfaction.

   content, heureux

   • I am glad to see you again.
   • She was glad that the exam was over.
   • He felt glad when he received the good news.

   Synonymescheerfulcontentdelightedelatedgleefulhappyjoyfulpleasedsatisfiedthrilled

   Antonymesgloomymiserablesadsorrowfulunhappy

2. Willing or readyA2formal

   Showing willingness or readiness to do something.

   Disposé, prêt à

   • I would be glad to help you with your project.
   • She was glad to accept the invitation.
   • He is always glad to lend a hand.

   Synonymesdisposedhappyinclinedpleasedreadywilling

   Antonymesreluctantunwilling

• Nom désignant une plante du genre Gladiolus, originaire d'Afrique tropicale et australe, caractérisée par des feuilles en forme de glaive et des épis unilatéraux de fleurs en entonnoir aux couleurs vives, largement cultivée comme plante ornementale.

A noun referring to a plant of the genus Gladiolus, native to tropical and South Africa, characterized by sword-shaped leaves and one-sided spikes of brightly colored funnel-shaped flowers, widely cultivated as ornamentals.

1. Gladiolus plantB2formal

   Any of numerous plants of the genus Gladiolus native chiefly to tropical and South Africa, having sword-shaped leaves and one-sided spikes of brightly colored funnel-shaped flowers; widely cultivated.

   glaïeul

   • She planted gladiolus bulbs in her garden for summer blooms.
   • The florist arranged a bouquet of tall gladiolus in various colors.
   • Gladiolus flowers are often used in cut flower arrangements due to their striking appearance.

   Synonymesgladiolussword lily