English–French

“smile” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/suʁiʁ/

Example

Les enfants ont un grand sourire.

The children have big smiles.

Illustration for sourire (smile)

How to say “smile” in French

“Smile” in French is sourire.

A gently upturned mouth that can signal warmth, courtesy, or pleasure.

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

Example sentences with sourire

Elle lui a adressé un sourire chaleureux.

She gave him a warm smile.

Tips for using sourire

  • Sourire is masculine, so the noun takes un: un sourire.

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