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rigolade

fun, laugh

noun ree-goh-LAD Rare
Mind & Emotions Emotions

Also means

joke, something trivial

Usage Note

Rigolade is a familiar, informal word for lighthearted fun or laughter; saying c'est de la rigolade can mean either 'it's a laugh' or dismissively 'it's child's play / no big deal'. The related verb rigoler means to laugh or joke around.

Examples

"Cette soirée était une vraie rigolade."

Natural Translation

That evening was a real laugh.

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