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scowling

/ˈskaʊlɪŋ/

Translations

scowlingadjective

more scowling

Comp.

most scowling

Super.

/ˈskaʊlɪŋ/

renfrognéSe dit d’un visage ou d’une expression marqués par le froncement de sourcils et l’irritation.

The scowling teacher made the students nervous as they entered the classroom.

Le professeur renfrogné a mis les élèves mal à l’aise en entrant dans la salle de classe.

Additional translations

qui fronce les sourcilsTour plus descriptif, plus littéral.

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Antonyms

scowlingnoun

/ˈskaʊ.lɪŋ/

Used as a gerund meaning 'the action or practice of scowling', normally uncountable.

renfrognementExpression ou attitude marquée par un air fermé et irrité.

Her constant scowling intimidated the younger students.

Son renfrognement constant intimidait les élèves plus jeunes.

Additional translations

froncement de sourcilsTraduction plus directe et plus courante dans un registre descriptif.

scowlverb

scowling

Gerund

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.

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Definitions

scowlingadjective

Having a facial expression characterized by a frown or an angry, displeased look.

The scowling teacher made the students nervous as they entered the classroom.

scowlingnoun

The act or practice of scowling; an angry or displeased facial expression.

Her constant scowling intimidated the younger students.

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.