French Conversation · Level 83
60 words
French word
souriant
Pronunciation
IPA/suʁjɑ̃/
Meaning
- adjectivecheerful
Example
Il était très souriant ce matin.
He was very cheerful this morning.
More examples
Son visage souriant mettait tout le monde à l'aise.
His smiling face put everyone at ease.
Core concept
A softly smiling expression that makes a person seem approachable and kind.
Common phrases
visage souriant
smiling face
regard souriant
smiling gaze
air souriant
smiling expression
Similar words
sympathique: Personable and easy to like when spending time together.
aimable: Polite, considerate, and kind toward others.
agréable: Creating a pleasant, comfortable feeling through its presence or atmosphere.
chaleureux: Expressing warmth and friendliness through manner or atmosphere.
Definition in French
Qui a l'air de sourire; qui exprime une bonne humeur discrète ou une bienveillance sur le visage.
Word origin
Souriant is the adjective formed from sourire, a French verb descended from Latin subridēre, built on ridēre, meaning to laugh.
Usage tips
- Souriant can describe a face, person, welcome, or manner, so it does not necessarily describe a person's inner happiness.