keep a straight face

US /kiːp ə streɪt feɪs/
UK /kiːp ə streɪt feɪs/
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garder son sérieux, ne pas rire

to succeed in not laughing or smiling

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It was hard to keep a straight face when he told that ridiculous joke.
C'était difficile de garder son sérieux quand il a raconté cette blague ridicule.
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She tried to keep a straight face, but a giggle escaped.
Elle a essayé de garder son sérieux, mais un petit rire lui a échappé.
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remain seriouscontrol one's laughtermaintain composurekeep a poker facenot crack a smile
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