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simper in French

simper in French is affecté, minauderie, sourire — simper means to smile in a foolish, frivolous, self-conscious, coy, obsequious, or smug manner.

simper in French

affecté
noun
A foolish, frivolous, self-conscious, or affected smile; a smirk.
minauderie
noun
A foolish, frivolous, self-conscious, or affected smile; a smirk.
sourire
noun
A foolish, frivolous, self-conscious, or affected smile; a smirk.
minauder
verb
(intransitive) To smile in a foolish, frivolous, self-conscious, coy, obsequious, or smug manner.

What does "simper" mean?

  1. verb To smile in a foolish, frivolous, self-conscious, coy, obsequious, or smug manner.
  2. verb To glimmer; to twinkle.
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What is "simper" in French?

"simper" in French is affecté, minauderie, sourire. simper means: To smile in a foolish, frivolous, self-conscious, coy, obsequious, or smug manner.

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

Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "simper": affecté, minauderie, sourire, minauder.

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