humour

• Substantif désignant la qualité d'être comique ou la capacité à apprécier et à exprimer ce qui est amusant, ainsi que l'état d'esprit ou l'humeur qui en découle.

A noun referring to a state of feeling, the quality of being funny, or the ability to appreciate or express what is amusing.

indénombrable

1. State of feelingB2formalbritish

   A particular mood, feeling, or emotional state, either habitual or temporary.

   Humeur

   • She was in a cheerful humour when she arrived.
   • His dark humour made everyone uncomfortable.
   • The weather put me in a foul humour for the rest of the day.

   Synonymesdispositionframe of mindmoodtemper

2. Amusing message or expressionA2formalbritish

   A message, story, or remark that is clever or incongruous and provokes laughter.

   Humour

   • His humour in the speech lightened the mood.
   • The cartoon strip is known for its dry humour.
   • She has a gift for creating witty humour from everyday situations.
   • The play was full of dark humour.

   Synonymeswitwitticismwittiness

3. Medieval bodily fluidC2formalbritishmedical

   In medieval physiology, one of four fluids (blood, phlegm, black bile, yellow bile) believed to determine a person's physical and mental state.

   humeur (médecine médiévale)

   • According to humoral theory, an imbalance of humours caused illness.
   • Medieval doctors would examine a patient's humours to diagnose ailments.
   • The four humours were central to ancient and medieval medicine.

4. Liquid parts of the bodyC2formalbritishmedical

   Any fluid or liquid substance found within a living organism, such as blood, lymph, or other bodily fluids.

   Humeur (liquide biologique)

   • The humours of the eye include the aqueous and vitreous humour.
   • Ancient doctors believed health depended on the balance of bodily humours.
   • The term 'humour' is occasionally used still in anatomy for certain fluids.

   Synonymesbodily fluidfluidliquid

5. Quality of being funnyA2formalbritish

   The characteristic of being amusing, comical, or entertaining.

   humour (qualité d'être drôle)

   • The humour in the film was subtle yet effective.
   • He has a great sense of humour that makes everyone laugh.
   • The book is full of gentle humour about family life.
   • Her humour often relies on wordplay.

   Synonymesamusementcomedycomicalitydrolleryfunninesshumorousnessjocularitywit

   Antonymesseriousness

6. Appreciation of humourB1formalbritish

   The ability to perceive, enjoy, or express what is comical or amusing.

   Sens de l'humour

   • Her sense of humour makes her a wonderful companion.
   • He lacks humour and takes everything too seriously.
   • British humour can be hard for outsiders to appreciate.
   • I admire her dry humour and quick wit.

   Synonymeswit