rire, le rire
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., éternuer.).
intransitive verb
a. to laugh
Ton histoire absurde a fait rire tout le monde.Your absurd story made everyone laugh.
a. to have fun
On dirait que tout le monde a beaucoup ri hier soir.It seems like everyone had a lot of fun last night.
a. to joke
Ne prends pas Laurent trop au sérieux. Il aime rire.Don't take Laurent too seriously. He likes to joke.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
masculine noun
a. laugh
Clare a un rire très communicatif.Clare has a very infectious laugh.
b. laughter (uncountable)
On entendait des rires dans la chambre des enfants.We could hear laughter in the kids' bedroom.
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