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scowl

/skaʊl/

Translations

scowlnoun

scowls

/skaʊl/

grimaceExpression du visage marquant le mécontentement ou la désapprobation.

Her scowl deepened as she read the disappointing news.

Sa grimace s'assombrit en lisant les nouvelles décevantes.

Additional translations

aspect sombreSe dit surtout du ciel ou du temps.

froncementEmploi plus concret, au sens du froncement des sourcils ou du visage.

Synonyms

scowlverb

scowled

Past Simple

scowled

Past Participle

scowling

Gerund

/skaʊl/

froncer les sourcilsUsage courant pour exprimer le mécontentement ou l'agacement.

She scowled at her brother when he took her toy without asking.

Elle a froncé les sourcils contre son frère quand il a pris son jouet sans demander.

Additional translations

marquer d'un froncement de sourcilsEmploi transitif, plus littéraire ou descriptif.

Synonyms

Antonyms

scowladjective

/skaʊl/

Used attributively, e.g., "scowl lines".

renfrognéS'emploie pour qualifier une expression, un regard ou des traits marqués par le froncement.

Cosmetic procedures can reduce the appearance of scowl lines.

Les procédures esthétiques peuvent réduire l'apparence des rides renfrognées.

Synonyms

Definitions

scowlnoun

A facial expression of displeasure or disapproval, characterized by a frown and a furrowed brow.

Her scowl deepened as she read the disappointing news.

The act or instance of scowling.

With a quick scowl, he turned away.

A gloomy or threatening appearance, especially of the sky or weather.

The scowl of the dark clouds promised an impending storm.

scowlverb

To frown in an angry or bad-tempered way.

She scowled at her brother when he took her toy without asking.

To express (something) by scowling; to convey with a frowning look.

She scowled her disapproval without saying a word.

scowladjective

Relating to or characteristic of a scowl; associated with frowning.

Cosmetic procedures can reduce the appearance of scowl lines.