Riez (en. Laugh)

/ʁje/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

To produce high-pitched and repetitive sounds, usually in response to something funny.

When he told the joke, you all laughed out loud.

Quand il a raconté la blague, vous riez tous aux éclats.

To express a joyful or amused state of mind through laughter.

You always laugh when you are together.

Vous riez toujours quand vous êtes ensemble.

To react with amusement in the face of a situation.

She laughs so much that her stomach hurts.

Elle rit tellement qu'elle en a mal au ventre.

From the Latin 'ridere' which means 'to laugh'.

to laugh heartily

To laugh very loudly and unrestrainedly.

rire à gorge déployée

to laugh under one's breath

To laugh in secret, without others knowing.

rire sous cape

to laugh in someone's face

To mock someone openly.

rire au nez de quelqu'un

laugh

The action of producing sounds of joy, a burst of laughter.

rire

laughable

Someone who is in the habit of laughing, who laughs easily.

rireux

laughing

Someone who laughs, cheerful, pleasant.

riant

To laugh uncontrollably

After hearing the joke, I couldn't stop laughing.

Après avoir entendu la blague, je ne pouvais plus m'arrêter de riez.

To mock someone in a friendly way

He started to laugh at my expense, but it was just for fun.

Il a commencé à rire à mes dépens, mais c'était pour rigoler.