Riantes (en. Laughing)

/ʁjɑ̃t/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Who is cheerful, playful, manifested by laughter.
The children were laughing while playing in the park.
Les enfants étaient riantes en jouant dans le parc.
Who provokes laughter, amusing.
The stories he tells are always funny.
Les histoires qu'il raconte sont toujours riantes.
Characterized by a joyful expression.
She had a laughing face despite the difficulties.
Elle avait un visage riant malgré les difficultés.

Etymology

From the verb 'rire' with the suffix '-ant', indicating a quality related to laughter.

Common Phrases and Expressions

laughing out loud
Laughing very loudly, in a striking manner.
rire aux éclats
a laughing smile
A smile that expresses joy.
un sourire riant
the laughing spirit
A joyful and relaxed state of mind.
l'esprit riant

Related Words

laughter
Action of expressing pleasure through bursts of voice.
rire
laughing
Who laughs, who expresses joy.
riant
yellow laughter
Laughter that does not express real joy, often ironic.
rire jaune

Slang Meanings

To be beaming
He always has a big smile, which makes him amusing.
Il a toujours la banane, ce qui le rend riant.
To be over the moon
With this good news, she is on cloud nine and cheerful.
Avec cette bonne nouvelle, elle est aux anges et riantes.