English–French

“hilarious” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/deliʁɑ̃/

Example

Le spectacle était délirant.

The show was hilarious.

Illustration for délirant (hilarious)

How to say “hilarious” in French

“Hilarious” in French is délirant.

A scene that bursts past normal expectations and makes laughter or disbelief arrive at once.

Full entry for délirant: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with délirant

Il a raconté un sketch délirant.

He performed an uproarious sketch.

Tips for using délirant

  • In informal French, délirant can praise something as wildly funny or criticize it as absurd, so tone and context determine the reading.

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