rire dans sa barbe

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French

Etymology

Literally, to laugh in one's beard.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ʁiʁ dɑ̃ sa baʁb/
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Verb

rire dans sa barbe

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

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