chuckle

• Substantif désignant un rire léger ou étouffé, souvent exprimant l'amusement, la satisfaction ou une moquerie douce.

A noun referring to a quiet or suppressed laugh, often expressing amusement, satisfaction, or mild derision.

1. Quiet laughB1informal

   A quiet or suppressed laugh, often expressing amusement or mild humor.

   rire étouffé

   • She let out a soft chuckle at his joke.
   • He gave a low chuckle when he saw the cartoon.
   • The audience responded with a collective chuckle.

   Synonymescacklechortlegiggleguffawsnickertitter

• Verbe désignant un rire doux ou étouffé, souvent pour exprimer un amusement discret ou une moquerie légère.

A verb used to express a quiet or suppressed laugh, often indicating amusement or mild derision.

1. B1informal

   To laugh quietly or to oneself, often in a soft, suppressed manner.

   rire doucement

   • He chuckled at the funny joke.
   • She chuckled softly while reading the comic strip.
   • The audience chuckled at the comedian's witty remark.

   Synonymeschortlegigglesnickersniggertitter

   Antonymesbellowhowlroarscreechwail

2. Express amusementB1informal

   To show amusement or mild pleasure through a quiet laugh.

   rire doucement

   • She chuckled in delight when she saw the puppy.
   • He chuckled to himself as he remembered the story.
   • They all chuckled at the clever pun.

   Synonymesgiggleguffawsnickertitter