How do you say “On cloud nine” in French?
The closest natural French equivalent is être au septième ciel, which literally means “to be in seventh heaven”. English speakers use on cloud nine to mean extremely happy, often after good news. A close match for a delighted or blissfully happy mood. Register: informal. Usage frequency: common.
Closest natural French
être au septième ciel
/ɛtʁ o sɛptjɛm sjɛl/
- Literal meaning
- “to be in seventh heaven”
- Register
- informal
- How often it's used
- common
- Equivalence
Near-exact equivalent
97 out of 100
What a native French speaker would actually say
French places the happy person in seventh heaven rather than on cloud nine. It suits romantic happiness but is not limited to it.
For a simpler reaction to welcome news, “être aux anges” works too. Neither expression means that the person is merely distracted.
How close is the meaning?
- Meaning5 out of 5
- Tone5 out of 5
- Context5 out of 5
- Literal similarity3 out of 5
These ratings are editorial approximations, not measurements.
What are other ways to say it in French?
être aux anges
Literally: “to be with the angels”
A warm alternative for delight after good news.
In context
English
Since their first date, Lina has been on cloud nine.
French
Depuis leur premier rendez-vous, Lina est au septième ciel.
English
He's on cloud nine after winning the scholarship.
French
Il est au septième ciel depuis qu'il a obtenu la bourse.
Related expressions
- What “On cloud nine” means in English
- Over the moon, Extremely happy about something
Last updated 2026-09-19