joie de vivre UK /ˌʒwɑː də ˈviːvɹə/US /ˌʒwɑ də ˈviv(ɹə)/ noun1 •Enjoyment of living; happiness, ebullience, zest for life.2 LF (young 38 & 47 friends only) without lovers seeking similar for fun weekend in P'Town. Enjoy good food, dancing and joie de vivre. — 1984