laughter

• Nom désignant l'action ou le son du rire, exprimant généralement la gaieté, la joie ou la moquerie.

A noun referring to the act or sound of laughing, typically expressing amusement, joy, or derision.

indénombrable

1. Sound of amusementA2formal

   The act or sound of laughing, typically expressing amusement, joy, or happiness.

   Rire (son de l'amusement)

   • The room filled with laughter at his joke.
   • Her laughter was contagious and made everyone smile.
   • We could hear laughter coming from the children's playground.

   Synonymescacklechortlechucklegiggleguffawlaughsnickertitter

2. Emotional responseA2formal

   A physical reaction to something funny or humorous, often involving smiling and vocal sounds.

   Rire (réaction émotionnelle)

   • Laughter is often said to be the best medicine.
   • He couldn't contain his laughter during the comedy show.
   • The audience erupted in laughter at the punchline.

   Synonymeschortlechucklegiggleguffawhoothowllaughsnicker