English–French

“smiling” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁjɑ̃/

Example

Elle avait un visage riant.

She had a smiling face.

Illustration for riant (smiling)

How to say “smiling” in French

“Smiling” in French is riant.

An outward look of joy that brightens the impression made by a face or setting.

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

Example sentences with riant

Son regard riant rassurait les enfants.

His smiling gaze reassured the children.

Tips for using riant

  • Riant can describe places and landscapes as well as people and faces, often suggesting a pleasant, lively appearance.

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