rire jaune

French

Etymology

Compare Dutch groen lachen, German grün lachen, grünes Lachen, Italian risata verde.

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Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ʁiʁ ʒon/

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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

• voir rouge
• sonner faux