Verbes des Sens et des Émotions - Verbes pour les actions émotionnelles

to make our mouth curve upwards, often in a way that our teeth can be seen, to show that we are happy or amused

sourire

to smile widely in a way that displays the teeth

faire un large sourire, arborer un large sourire

to make happy sounds and move our face like we are smiling because something is funny

rire

to laugh in a light, silly, or often uncontrollable way as a result of nervousness or embarrassment

glousser, rire bêtement, rire sottement

to laugh quietly and with closed lips

glousser

to laugh quietly in a sneaky or mocking way

rire sous cape, ricaner

to laugh loudly and harshly, often in a way that sounds unpleasant or wicked

rire aux éclats, cancaner

to laugh loudly and heartily, especially when something is very funny

s'esclaffer, rire bruyamment

to give a quiet, half-suppressed laugh, often showing scorn, mockery, or disrespect

rire sous cape, sourire moqueur

to laugh quietly in a restrained or nervous manner, often with short, high-pitched sounds

glousser

to give a half-smile, often displaying satisfaction, superiority, or amusement

sourire d’un air suffisant

to feel or show great joy, delight, or happiness

se réjouir, faire la joie

to have tears coming from your eyes as a result of a strong emotion such as sadness, pain, or sorrow

pleurer

to shed tears due to strong feelings of sadness

pleurer, verser des larmes

to cry loudly while making repeated, short gasping sounds, often due to intense emotions such as sadness or grief

sangloter, pleurer

to begin to cry or become emotional

pleurer, être ému

to cry or whine with sniffling sounds

renifler, pleurnicher

to cry out loudly and mournfully, often expressing grief, pain, or intense sorrow

gémir, pleurer

to cry in a loud manner with strong emotions or distress

pleurer bruyamment, crier en pleurant

to cry or whine while making sniffing sounds

pleurer comme une madeleine, se lamenter

to feel intense sorrow, especially because someone has died

chagriner, désoler

to feel deeply sad usually due to someone's death

faire le deuil, se lamenter

to verbally express deep sadness over a loss or unfortunate situation

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