wrinkle

UK
/ˈrɪŋ.kəl/
US
/ˈrɪŋ.kəl/
wrinklenoun
wrinkles
pl
UK
/ˈrɪŋ.kəl/
US
/ˈrɪŋ.kəl/
Translations
She noticed a new wrinkle on her forehead when she looked in the mirror.
Elle a remarqué une nouvelle ride sur son front en se regardant dans le miroir.
The new software update includes a wrinkle that makes it easier to manage tasks.
La nouvelle mise à jour du logiciel comprend une astuce qui facilite la gestion des tâches.
The project was going smoothly until a wrinkle in the supply chain caused delays.
Le projet avançait sans encombre jusqu’à ce qu’un contretemps dans la chaîne d’approvisionnement entraîne des retards.
Definitions
A small line or fold in something, especially fabric or the skin, that is caused by crumpling, folding, or aging.
She noticed a new wrinkle on her forehead when she looked in the mirror.
A minor difficulty or complication in a plan or process.
The project was going smoothly until a wrinkle in the supply chain caused delays.
A clever innovation or trick.
The new software update includes a wrinkle that makes it easier to manage tasks.
wrinkleverb
wrinkled
Past Simple
wrinkled
Past Participle
wrinkling
ing-form
UK
/ˈrɪŋkəl/
US
/ˈrɪŋkəl/
Translations
She wrinkled her nose in disgust at the smell.
Elle a froissé son nez de dégoût à cette odeur.
Additional translations
se riderS’emploie surtout pour la peau; par extension, pour un tissu qui se froisse.
froncerS’emploie notamment avec un complément comme « le nez ».
Definitions
To make or become creased or folded.
She wrinkled her nose in disgust at the smell.
To form small lines or folds in a surface, especially skin or fabric.
The fabric wrinkled easily after washing.
wrinkleadjective
Used attributively before another noun, e.g., wrinkle cream.
Translations
anti-ridesSe dit surtout de produits destinés à réduire les rides.
She bought an expensive wrinkle cream before her vacation.
Elle a acheté une crème anti-rides coûteuse avant ses vacances.
Definitions
Attributive: intended to reduce, prevent, or relate to wrinkles when used before another noun.
She bought an expensive wrinkle cream before her vacation.