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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
noun
An uneven, often crooked smile that is insolent, self-satisfied, conceited or scornful.
sourire en coin
noun
An uneven, often crooked smile that is insolent, self-satisfied, conceited or scornful.
ricaner
verb
To smile in a way that is affected, smug, insolent or contemptuous.

What does "smirk" mean?

  1. noun A sly, self-satisfied, or mocking half-smile.
    "A smirk crossed his face when he realized he'd won."
  2. 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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