French word

sourire

Pronunciation

IPA/suʁiʁ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounsmile

Example

Les enfants ont un grand sourire.

The children have big smiles.

Illustration for sourire (smile)

More examples

Elle lui a adressé un sourire chaleureux.

She gave him a warm smile.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • un grand sourire

    a big smile

  • un sourire chaleureux

    a warm smile

  • un sourire timide

    a shy smile

Similar words

rire: The act or sound of laughing aloud.
clin d'œil: A brief closing of one eye to signal friendliness or a message.

Definition in French

Mouvement visible du visage où les lèvres se courbent, utilisé comme signe d'amitié, de politesse ou de plaisir.

Word origin

French sourire developed from Latin subridere through Old French forms such as sorrire.

Usage tips

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

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