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English to French Dictionary

smile Meaning in French (smile signification en français)

nounsourire
verbsourire
Synonymes:rirefleurir
sourire in English:smile
Phonetic:suriʁ
Plural: smiles
Gender:Masculin
Quick Answer • En bref

La signification de smile en français est sourire. (Expression du visage où les coins de la bouche se relèvent, indiquant généralement le plaisir, l'amusement ou la sympathie.)

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Smile visual illustration - Meaning in French (sourire)
Visual representation of "smile"

Definitions of Smile

  1. 1
    noun
    sourire

    A facial expression in which the corners of the mouth turn up, usually indicating pleasure, amusement, or friendliness.

    Expression du visage où les coins de la bouche se relèvent, indiquant généralement le plaisir, l'amusement ou la sympathie.

  2. 2
    verb
    sourire

    To form one's features into a pleased, kind, or amused expression, typically with the corners of the mouth turned up.

    Former les traits de son visage en une expression de plaisir, de gentillesse ou d'amusement, généralement avec les coins de la bouche relevés.

Example Sentences

casual

“Her beautiful smile brightened the room.”

Son beau sourire illumina la pièce.

casual

“He tried to smile, but his eyes showed sadness.”

Il essaya de sourire, mais ses yeux montraient de la tristesse.

business

“Always greet customers with a friendly smile.”

Accueillez toujours les clients avec un sourire amical.

Synonyms (Synonymes)

In French:

rirefleurir

In English:

Antonyms (Antonymes)

In French:

froncer les sourcilspleurer

In English:

frownscowlgrimace

Inflected Word Forms

third person singularsmiles
past tensesmiled
present participlesmiling
adjectivesmiley

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

smile at someonecollocation

To direct a smile towards a person.

put on a brave face/smileidiom

To pretend to be happy or confident when you are not.

smile from ear to earidiom

To smile very broadly, showing great happiness.