Joie de vivre (ʒwa də vivʁ, joy of living) is a French phrase often used in English to express a cheerful enjoyment of life; an exultation of spirit. Joie de vivre`can be a joy of conversation, joy of eating, joy of anything one might do… And joie de vivre may be seen as a joy of everything, a comprehensive joy, a philosophy of life, a Welta.... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joie_de_vivre