rire

Senses

1. 1.

   to laugh

   to produce laughter as a reflex or expression of amusement

2. 2.

   to smile

   to smile or express joy (less common, archaic/literary)

Examples

• "Les enfants rient en jouant au parc."

  The children laugh while playing in the park.

• "Elle a ri de ma blague."

  She laughed at my joke.

• "Il ne faut pas rire des autres."

  One should not laugh at others.

Usage

Common verb expressing laughter or amusement. Often followed by *de* when laughing *at* something. Standard, neutral register. Distinguish from *sourire* (to smile) and *pouffer* (to giggle/guffaw).