rire jaune

French

Etymology

Compare Dutch groen lachen.

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Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ʁiʁ ʒon/

Verb

rire jaune

  1. to laugh in a forced way, to give a hollow laugh, to laugh grudgingly

Noun

rire jaune m (plural rires jaunes)

  1. a hollow laugh, a sour laughter

See also
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