grin

• Nom désignant un large sourire, souvent avec les dents visibles, exprimant généralement la gaieté, le plaisir ou la satisfaction.

A noun referring to a broad, wide smile that often shows the teeth, typically expressing amusement, pleasure, or satisfaction.

1. Wide smileA2informal

   A broad smile that shows the teeth, often expressing amusement, pleasure, or satisfaction.

   large sourire

   • He had a huge grin on his face when he won the prize.
   • She gave me a mischievous grin before telling the joke.
   • The child's grin was contagious, making everyone laugh.

   Synonymesbeamsmile

2. Forced or fake smileB1informal

   A smile that is not genuine, often used to hide true feelings.

   Sourire forcé ou faux

   • He put on a brave grin despite the bad news.
   • She wore a tight grin during the awkward conversation.
   • His grin seemed forced, as if he was hiding something.

   Synonymesgrimacesimpersmirk

• Verbe exprimant un large sourire, souvent en montrant les dents, indiquant généralement l'amusement, le plaisir ou parfois la nervosité.

A verb used to express a broad smile, often showing the teeth, typically indicating amusement, pleasure, or sometimes nervousness.

1. Smile broadlyA2informal

   To smile widely, often showing teeth, as an expression of amusement, pleasure, or satisfaction.

   sourire largement

   • She grinned at the joke.
   • He grinned from ear to ear when he heard the good news.
   • The child grinned happily at the camera.

   Synonymesbeamsmilesmirk

   Antonymesfrownscowl

2. Express with a grinB1informal

   To express a feeling or reaction by smiling broadly.

   Exprimer avec un large sourire

   • He grinned his approval.
   • She grinned mischievously before revealing the surprise.
   • They grinned at each other across the table.

   Synonymesbeamsmile