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souriant

smiling

adjective soo-RYAHN Rare

Also means

cheerful

Usage Note

Souriant is the present participle of sourire used as an adjective, describing a person or expression that is habitually smiling or good-natured. The feminine form is souriante. It differs from content (happy) by focusing on the outward expression: un visage souriant is a smiling face rather than merely a happy one.

Examples

"Elle a un visage souriant et accueillant."

Natural Translation

She has a smiling, welcoming face.

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