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    Sourire (en. Smile)

    /su.ʁiʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The action of smiling.
    His smile was contagious.
    Son sourire était contagieux.
    Expression of happiness on the face.
    A smile lights up the face.
    Un sourire illumine le visage.
    verb
    To form an expression of joy with the lips.
    She smiled upon seeing her friend.
    Elle sourit en voyant son ami.
    To express satisfaction or joy.
    He smiled at the good news.
    Il sourit à la bonne nouvelle.

    Etymology

    From the old verb 'sourir', derived from the Latin 'subridere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a smile
    To be happy or satisfied.
    avoir le sourire
    to make someone smile
    To provoke a smile in someone.
    faire sourire quelqu'un
    to smile at life
    To adopt a positive attitude towards life.
    sourire à la vie

    Related Words

    yellow smile
    A smile that conceals negative feelings.
    sourire jaune
    forced smile
    A smile that is not sincere.
    sourire forcé
    mocking smile
    A smile that implies sarcasm or contempt.
    sourire moqueur

    Slang Meanings

    A smile implying complicity.
    He gave me a knowing smile.
    Il m'a fait un sourire complice.
    A smile in an exaggerated manner.
    She gives a Hollywood smile.
    Elle donne un sourire de cinéma.