smirk in French
smirk in French is ricanerie, sourire en coin, ricaner — smirk means a sly, self-satisfied, or mocking half-smile.
smirk in French
ricanerie
An uneven, often crooked smile that is insolent, self-satisfied, conceited or scornful.
sourire en coin
An uneven, often crooked smile that is insolent, self-satisfied, conceited or scornful.
ricaner
To smile in a way that is affected, smug, insolent or contemptuous.
What does "smirk" mean?
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noun A sly, self-satisfied, or mocking half-smile.
"A smirk crossed his face when he realized he'd won."
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verb To smile in this sly or self-satisfied way.
"She smirked as she watched her rival fumble the answer."
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smirk in a sentence
- A smirk crossed his face when he realized he'd won.
- She smirked as she watched her rival fumble the answer.
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What is "smirk" in French?
"smirk" in French is ricanerie, sourire en coin, ricaner. smirk means: A sly, self-satisfied, or mocking half-smile.
How do you use "smirk" in a sentence?
Example: "A smirk crossed his face when he realized he'd won." In French, "smirk" is ricanerie, sourire en coin, ricaner.
Are there other ways to say "smirk" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "smirk": ricanerie, sourire en coin, ricaner.
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