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countenance

UK
/ˈkaʊ.tən.əns/
US
/ˈkaʊ.tən.əns/

Translations

countenancenoun
countenances
pl
UK
/ˈkaʊ.tən.əns/
US
/ˈkaʊ.tən.əns/
Her countenance was calm and serene, despite the chaos around her.
Sa physionomie était calme et sereine, malgré le chaos autour d'elle.
contenanceAu sens de calme intérieur et maîtrise de soi; emploi soutenu.
Even under pressure, she never lost her countenance.
Même sous la pression, elle n'a jamais perdu sa contenance.
Additional translations
approbationRegistre soutenu.
Synonyms
mug
expression
features
visage
physiognomy
appearance
face
countenanceverb
countenanced
Past Simple
countenanced
Past Participle
countenancing
Gerund
UK
/ˈkaʊn.tɪ.nəns/
US
/ˈkaʊn.tən.əns/
The school would not countenance cheating under any circumstances.
L'école ne tolérerait la triche en aucune circonstance.
Additional translations
cautionnerRegistre soutenu.
Synonyms
encourage
authorize
accept
allow
sanction
approve
support
endorse
permit
tolerate

Definitions

countenancenoun
The appearance or expression of someone's face.
Her countenance was calm and serene, despite the chaos around her.
Support or approval.
The proposal received the countenance of the board, allowing it to move forward.
Calm self-control; composure.
Even under pressure, she never lost her countenance.
countenanceverb
To give approval or support to something.
The manager refused to countenance any changes to the project plan.
To tolerate or permit (something considered wrong or objectionable).
The school would not countenance cheating under any circumstances.
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