What's the French word for schadenfreude?

From the Boston Globe: “France gives critical look at its falling influence”

But these days, judging by several best-selling books in France and the tone of
a self-effacing discourse on national radio and television and in newspapers,
the country has begun to again broach the subject of its own decline. The
discussion touches on the loss of influence in the spheres of politics,
economics, art, film, diplomacy, and even language.

Oh for heaven’s sake: cowboy up and drink your Starbucks!