Sourit (en. Smiles)

/suʁi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To express joy, amusement, or kindness through a smile.
She smiled upon seeing her friend.
Elle sourit en voyant son ami.
To manifest through a smile.
He smiled with a knowing look.
Il sourit d'un air complice.
To act with a friendly or warm behavior.
He smiles at all the passersby.
Il sourit à tous les passants.

Etymology

From the Latin verb 'subridere', which means to smile.

Common Phrases and Expressions

smile at life
Adopting a positive attitude towards life.
sourire à la vie
smile despite everything
Staying positive despite difficulties.
sourire malgré tout
have a smile from ear to ear
Being very happy, radiant.
avoir le sourire jusqu'aux oreilles
sly smile
Having a subtle or ironic smile.
sourire en coin

Related Words

smile
The action of making a smile.
sourire
smiling
One who smiles, expressing joy.
souriant
smiling (feminine)
Feminine form of smiling, someone who smiles.
souriante

Slang Meanings

Forced smile
He has a forced smile, as if he didn't want to be there.
Il a un sourire forcé, comme s'il ne voulait pas être là.
Charming smile
She gave him a charming smile that melted all hearts.
Elle lui a adressé un sourire charmeur qui faisait fondre tous les cœurs.