The French idiom “être aux anges” is a French idiom that literally means “to be with the angles”. English meanings include to be “over the moon”, “ecstatic”, “on cloud nine” and “on top of the world”. A French equivalent expression is “être au septième ciel” or “to be in seventh heven”.
être aux anges
Expression origin
While the exact origin of this express seems to be unknown, Expressio.fr makes it clear that in heaven one can find themselves “among the angels” in a place of great happiness.
Example sentences
Elle était aux anges quand elle a appris qu’elle allait être grand-mère.
She was over the moon when she found out she was going to be a grandmother.
J’étais aux anges quand j’ai gagné au loto.
I was ecstatic when I won the lottery.
Sylvie était aux anges le jour de son mariage.
Sylvie was beside herself with joy on the day of her marriage.
Related lessons
- Heureux vs Content – Happy in French
- Être fleur bleue – Moved emotionally, sentimental
- Emotions adjectives
French expressions | Lessons by David Issokson
