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smile in French

smile in French is sourire — smile means a facial expression made by curving the mouth upward, usually showing happiness or friendliness.

smile in French

sourire
noun
A facial expression comprised by flexing the muscles of both ends of one's mouth, often showing the front teeth, without vocalisation, and in humans is a common involuntary or voluntary expression of happiness, pleasure, amusement, goodwill, or anxiety.
sourire
verb
(ambitransitive) To have (a smile) on one's face.

What does "smile" mean?

  1. noun A facial expression made by curving the mouth upward, usually showing happiness or friendliness.
    "She greeted us with a warm smile."
  2. verb To make this expression.
    "The baby smiled at her mother for the first time."
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smile in a sentence

  • She greeted us with a warm smile.
  • His smile faded as he read the message.
  • The baby smiled at her mother for the first time.
  • He smiled politely despite feeling nervous.

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What is "smile" in French?

"smile" in French is sourire. smile means: A facial expression made by curving the mouth upward, usually showing happiness or friendliness.

How do you use "smile" in a sentence?

Example: "She greeted us with a warm smile." In French, "smile" is sourire.

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