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laugh in French

laugh in French is rire, moquer — laugh means to make the sound and facial movements that show amusement or delight.

laugh in French

rire
noun
An expression of mirth particular to the human species; the sound heard in laughing; laughter.
rire
verb
rire
verb
(intransitive, followed by "at") To make an object of laughter or ridicule; to make fun of; to deride; to mock.
moquer
verb
(intransitive, followed by "at") To make an object of laughter or ridicule; to make fun of; to deride; to mock.

What does "laugh" mean?

  1. verb To make the sound and facial movements that show amusement or delight.
    "The whole audience laughed at the comedian's opening joke."
  2. noun The act or sound of laughing.
    "He let out a loud laugh when he saw the surprise party."
  3. noun Something that causes amusement; a source of fun.
    "We only went to the karaoke bar for a laugh."
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laugh in a sentence

  • The whole audience laughed at the comedian's opening joke.
  • She couldn't stop laughing at the video of the cat falling off the sofa.
  • He let out a loud laugh when he saw the surprise party.
  • We only went to the karaoke bar for a laugh.

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What is "laugh" in French?

"laugh" in French is rire, moquer. laugh means: To make the sound and facial movements that show amusement or delight.

How do you use "laugh" in a sentence?

Example: "The whole audience laughed at the comedian's opening joke." In French, "laugh" is rire, moquer.

Are there other ways to say "laugh" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "laugh": rire, moquer.

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