Rit (en. Laughs)

/ʁi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Expression of pleasure through laughter.
His laughter echoes throughout the room.
Son rit résonne dans toute la pièce.
Sign of happiness or satisfaction.
She expressed her laughter at this good news.
Elle a exprimé son rit face à cette bonne nouvelle.

Etymology

From the Latin verb 'ridere', meaning to laugh.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have a good laugh
To be in a good mood.
avoir un bon rit
to mock with a laugh
To laugh at a situation in a mocking way.
se moquer avec un rit
to be in a fit of laughter
To be in a cheerful mood.
être en rit

Related Words

laugh
Action of laughing.
rire
laughing
Who laughs, full of joy.
riant
hilarious
Which provokes a great laugh.
hilarant

Slang Meanings

Intense or uncontrollable laughter.
He had such a loud laugh that he cried.
Il a eu un rit tellement fort qu'il en a pleuré.
To act like a clown.
He always behaves like a clown at parties.
Il se comporte toujours comme un rit dans les fêtes.