Rires (en. Laughs)

/ʁiʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Sounds produced when one laughs.
His laughter echoed throughout the room.
Ses rires résonnaient dans toute la pièce.
A manifestation of joy or amusement.
The children's laughter filled the park.
Les rires des enfants remplissaient le parc.

Etymology

From the verb 'rir', derived from the Latin 'ridere'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

laugh until tears
Laughing so hard that tears come to the eyes.
rire aux larmes
nervous laughter
Laughing while hiding sadness or embarrassment.
rire jaune
laugh with a smirk
Laughing with a mocking or mischievous attitude.
rire en coin

Related Words

laugh
The act of producing sounds of joy.
rire
amusing
Causing laughter or entertainment.
amusant
comedic
Related to what makes one laugh.
comique

Slang Meanings

Act silly
He is always acting silly to get laughs.
Il est toujours en train de faire le fou pour récolter des rires.
Be in stitches
After that joke, everyone was in stitches.
Après cette blague, tout le monde était hilare.