rire dans sa barbe

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French[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Literally, “to laugh in one's beard”.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ʁiʁ dɑ̃ sa baʁb/
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Verb[edit]

rire dans sa barbe

  1. (figuratively, informal) to laugh in one's sleeve, to chuckle to oneself
    Synonym: rire sous cape

See also[edit]

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