smile

• Nom désignant une expression du visage où les coins de la bouche se relèvent, indiquant généralement le plaisir, la joie ou l'approbation.

A noun referring to a facial expression formed by turning up the corners of the mouth, typically indicating pleasure, amusement, or approval.

1. Facial expressionA1formal

   A happy or friendly expression on the face in which the corners of the mouth curve up slightly.

   sourire

   • She gave him a warm smile.
   • His smile made everyone feel welcome.
   • A big smile appeared on her face when she saw the gift.

   Synonymesbeamgrin

   Antonymesfrownscowl

2. Pleasant effectB2informal

   Something that produces a positive or cheerful impression.

   Effet agréable

   • The painting brought a smile to her face.
   • His joke was a real smile.
   • The sunny weather was a smile after days of rain.

• Verbe désignant l'action de former avec les traits du visage une expression de plaisir, de bienveillance ou de gaieté, en relevant généralement les coins de la bouche.

A verb used to indicate the act of forming one's features into a pleased, kind, or amused expression.

1. Form a smileA1formal

   To form one's features into a pleased, kind, or amused expression, typically with the corners of the mouth turned up.

   sourire

   • She smiled at the baby.
   • He smiled happily when he saw his friends.
   • The teacher smiled and encouraged the students.

   Synonymesbeamgrin

   Antonymesfrownscowl

2. Express with a smileA2informal

   To express a particular feeling or attitude by smiling.

   Exprimer par un sourire

   • She smiled her thanks to the waiter.
   • He smiled his agreement with the plan.
   • They smiled their approval of the new idea.