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laughing
UK
/ˈlɑːfɪŋ/
US
/ˈlæfɪŋ/
Translations
Her sudden laughing broke the tense silence.
Son rire soudain a rompu le silence tendu.
UK
/ˈlɑːfɪŋ/
US
/ˈlæfɪŋ/
Present participle of the verb "laugh", used adjectivally.
The laughing crowd spilled out into the street.
La foule riant s'est déversée dans la rue.
Additional translations
laughing
Gerund
laughed
Past Simple
laughed
Past Participle
laughing
Gerund
UK
/lɑːf/
US
/læf/
She couldn't help but laugh at the comedian's jokes.
Elle n'a pas pu s'empêcher de rire aux blagues du comédien.
Additional translations
laughing
Added to account for the participial adjective form "laughing" (e.g., "a laughing child").
A laughing child splashed through the puddles.
Un enfant riant sautait dans les flaques.
Additional translations
Definitions
Her sudden laughing broke the tense silence.
The laughing crowd spilled out into the street.
His laughing eyes met hers across the room.
It was no laughing matter when the power went out.
She couldn't help but laugh at the comedian's jokes.
He laughed with delight when he heard the good news.
The crowd laughed at his clumsy attempt to dance.
A laughing child splashed through the puddles.