wincing

UK
/ˈwɪnsɪŋ/
US
/ˈwɪnsɪŋ/
wincingnoun
UK
/ˈwɪnsɪŋ/
US
/ˈwɪnsɪŋ/
Gerund/uncountable noun meaning the act or instance of wincing.
Traductions
grimaceAu sens d’une réaction involontaire à la douleur ou à la gêne.
There was a collective wincing when the surgeon described the procedure.
Il y eut une grimace collective lorsque le chirurgien décrivit l’intervention.
Définitions
An act or instance of wincing.
There was a collective wincing when the surgeon described the procedure.
wincinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈwɪnsɪŋ/
US
/ˈwɪnsɪŋ/
Used attributively as a participial adjective derived from the verb "wince".
Traductions
grimaçantQui marque une grimace involontaire sous l’effet de la douleur ou du malaise.
She managed a wincing smile as she stepped onto the injured ankle.
Elle esquissa un sourire grimaçant en posant le pied sur sa cheville blessée.
Définitions
Displaying or characterized by an involuntary grimace or shrinking movement that shows pain or distress.
She managed a wincing smile as she stepped onto the injured ankle.
winceverb

wincing

Gerund

winced
Past Simple
winced
Past Participle
wincing
Gerund
UK
/wɪns/
US
/wɪns/
Traductions
grimacerde douleur, de gêne ou par réflexe
She winced as the doctor cleaned the wound.
Elle a grimacé pendant que le médecin nettoyait la plaie.
Traductions supplémentaires
tressaillirréaction involontaire à la douleur ou à l’appréhension
Définitions
To make a slight involuntary grimace or shrinking movement of the body out of or in anticipation of pain or distress.
She winced as the doctor cleaned the wound.
wincenoun
Définitions
A slight grimace or shrinking movement caused by pain or distress.
Her wince was noticeable when the doctor touched her injured arm.