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    Souri (en. Smiled)

    /suʁi/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    verb
    Make a movement of the lips that expresses joy or satisfaction.
    He smiled upon seeing his friend.
    Il a souri en voyant son ami.
    Express a positive emotion with a slight movement of the lips.
    She smiled at him tenderly.
    Elle lui a souri avec tendresse.
    Show a friendly or benevolent attitude.
    The children smiled at him while playing.
    Les enfants lui ont souri en jouant.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'subridere', composed of 'sub-' meaning 'under' and 'ridere' meaning 'to laugh'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    smile with the eyes
    Expressing happiness or joy without smiling with the mouth.
    sourire avec les yeux
    give a smile
    Offering a friendly attitude to someone with a smile.
    donner un sourire
    smile at the world
    Having a positive attitude towards life and others.
    sourire au monde

    Related Words

    smile
    Action of smiling, manifestation of joy.
    sourire
    laugh
    Expressing joy through a set of sounds.
    rire
    quiver
    Reacting with a slight vibration or emotions.
    frémir

    Slang Meanings

    Sardonic smile
    He has a sardonic smile when he is pleased with himself.
    Il a un sourire narquois quand il est satisfait de lui-même.
    Syrupy smile
    She used a syrupy smile to hide her true intentions.
    Elle a utilisé un sourire mielleux pour cacher ses véritables intentions.