How is the word ironique translated from French to English

English translation
wry
adjective

Amusé d'une façon sèche et un peu amère.

Amused in a dry, slightly bitter way.

Examples with “ironique”

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  • Il a eu un sourire ironique. — He gave a wry smile.

  • Pourquoi répond-il toujours avec un rictus ironique ? — Why does he always answer with a wry grin?

  • Son ton était ironique, et tout le monde a ri. — Her tone was wry, and everyone laughed.

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