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frowning

/ˈfraʊnɪŋ/

frowning down

frowning up

frowningnoun

Translations

froncement des sourcils

Her frowning was evident as she read the disappointing news in the letter.

Le froncement de ses sourcils était évident lorsqu’elle lisait les nouvelles décevantes dans la lettre.

Definitions

The act of making a facial expression that shows displeasure, disapproval, or concentration, characterized by a furrowing of the brow.

Her frowning was evident as she read the disappointing news in the letter.

Synonyms

sour look

stern look

frowningadjective

/ˈfraʊnɪŋ/

Translations

renfrognéSe dit d’un visage ou d’une expression marqués par le mécontentement ou la concentration.

The frowning teacher looked over the noisy classroom, trying to restore order.

Le professeur renfrogné a regardé la classe bruyante, essayant de rétablir l’ordre.

Definitions

Having a facial expression characterized by a furrowed brow, typically indicating displeasure or concentration.

The frowning teacher looked over the noisy classroom, trying to restore order.

Synonyms

frowninggerund / present participle

/ˈfraʊnɪŋ/

Explicitly marks the participial adjective use of "frowning".

Translations

fronçantEmployé pour rendre l’idée de « qui fronce les sourcils ». Souvent suivi de « les sourcils ».

The frowning guards stood silently at the palace gates.

Les gardes fronçant les sourcils se tenaient silencieusement aux portes du palais.

Definitions

Showing or marked by the action of pulling the eyebrows together in displeasure, worry, or concentration.

The frowning guards stood silently at the palace gates.

Synonyms

frownverb

frowning

ing-form

frowned

Past Simple

frowned

Past Participle

frowning

ing-form

/fraʊn/

Translations

froncer les sourcils

She began to frown as she tried to solve the difficult math problem.

Elle a commencé à froncer les sourcils en essayant de résoudre le problème de maths difficile.

Additional translations

désapprouverEmploi plus abstrait, pour exprimer la désapprobation.

Definitions

To contract the brow in displeasure or concentration.

She began to frown as she tried to solve the difficult math problem.

To express disapproval or displeasure.

The teacher frowned upon the students' lack of preparation for the exam.

Synonyms

Antonyms

frowngerund / present participle

frowning

Used to modify nouns, describing someone or something that is currently frowning.

Translations

renfrogné

The frowning statue looked ominous in the twilight.

La statue renfrognée paraissait sinistre dans le crépuscule.

Definitions

Displaying a frown; scowling.

The frowning statue looked ominous in the twilight.

Synonyms

frownnoun

Definitions

A facial expression or look characterized by a furrowing of one's brows, typically indicating displeasure, disapproval, or concentration.

Her frown deepened as she read the disappointing news in the letter.

An expression of disapproval or displeasure.

The teacher's frown was enough to silence the noisy classroom.

frownadjective

Definitions

Relating to or associated with a frown, especially when used before another noun.

She tried various creams to reduce her frown lines.