K. asked : Why isn't the adverb "heureusement" used instead of "heureux"?

AurélieNative French expert teacher in Kwiziq

K. asked : Why isn't the adverb "heureusement" used instead of "heureux"?

Asked 8 years ago
AurélieNative French expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer

Dear K.,

That's a very interesting question!

The fact is that heureusement in French is actually a false friend, meaning "luckily"!

So while in English you say "they lived happily", in French we colloquially say "They lived happy", like "they were happy for the rest of their lives". 

I hope that answers your question!
À bientôt !

K. asked : Why isn't the adverb "heureusement" used instead of "heureux"?

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