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freckles

/ˈfrɛk.əlz/

Translations

frecklenoun

freckles

/ˈfrɛk.əl/

tache de rousseur

She had a freckle on her nose that became more noticeable in the summer.

Elle avait une tache de rousseur sur le nez qui devenait plus visible en été.

Additional translations

tacheSur une surface; sens plus général.

Synonyms

freckleverb

freckles

freckled

Past Simple

freckled

Past Participle

freckling

Gerund

/ˈfrɛk.əl/

tacheterSe dit surtout de la peau ou d'une surface qui se couvre de petites taches.

The sun began to freckle her skin as she spent more time outdoors.

Le soleil a commencé à tacheter sa peau à mesure qu’elle passait plus de temps dehors.

Additional translations

se couvrir de taches de rousseurPour la peau; tournure pronominale.

Synonyms

Definitions

frecklenoun

A small brownish or reddish spot on the skin, often becoming more pronounced through exposure to sunlight.

She had a freckle on her nose that became more noticeable in the summer.

Any small spot or speckle of color on a surface.

Little freckles of rust dotted the metal gate.

freckleverb

To cover or mark with freckles.

The sun began to freckle her skin as she spent more time outdoors.

(intransitive) To develop or become covered with freckles.

Her fair skin freckles quickly in the sun.