crinkle

• Petit pli étroit, repli ou ridule, généralement sur du papier, du tissu ou de la peau.

A noun referring to a small, narrow fold, crease, or wrinkle, typically in paper, fabric, or skin.

1. Small fold or wrinkleB2formal

   A small, narrow fold or crease in a material or surface.

   Petit pli ou ride

   • She smoothed out the crinkles in her dress.
   • The paper had a crinkle from being folded.
   • There was a crinkle in the corner of the photograph.

   Synonymescreasefoldpuckerruckrumplewrinkle

2. B2informal

   A light, crackling sound, like that of paper or leaves being crushed.

   froissement

   • I heard the crinkle of a candy wrapper.
   • The crinkle of the leaves underfoot was loud in the quiet forest.
   • The crinkle of the plastic bag annoyed him.

   Synonymescracklecrepitationrustlerustling

• Verbe décrivant la formation de petits plis ou froissements irréguliers à la surface d'un matériau tel que le papier, le tissu ou la peau.

A verb used to describe the act of forming small, irregular folds or wrinkles in a surface, such as paper, fabric, or skin.

1. Form small folds or creasesB1formal

   To form small, irregular folds or wrinkles in a surface, especially paper or fabric.

   froisser

   • The paper crinkled when she folded it.
   • He crinkled the wrapper and threw it away.
   • The fabric crinkles easily if not stored properly.

   Synonymescreasecrumplerumplescrunchwrinkle

2. Make a crackling soundB1informal

   To produce a soft, crackling or rustling sound, like that of paper or leaves being crushed.

   Crépiter

   • The leaves crinkled under her feet as she walked.
   • The plastic bag crinkled loudly in the quiet room.
   • He crinkled the candy wrapper in his hand.

   Synonymescracklecrepitaterustlesoughswishwhisper