facial expression

• Mouvement ou disposition des muscles du visage qui transmet une émotion, une humeur ou une réaction, comme un sourire, un front froncé ou des sourcils levés.

The movement or arrangement of the muscles in a person's face that conveys an emotion, mood, or reaction, such as a smile, frown, or raised eyebrows.

1. Non-verbal communicationA2formal

   The movement or arrangement of facial muscles that conveys emotions, thoughts, or reactions.

   expression faciale

   • Her facial expression showed surprise when she heard the news.
   • He had a confused facial expression during the lecture.
   • A smile is a universal facial expression of happiness.

2. Indicator of moodA2formal

   A visible sign on a person's face that reveals their current emotional state.

   expression faciale

   • His facial expression changed from joy to sadness.
   • She tried to hide her disappointment, but her facial expression gave her away.
   • A neutral facial expression can be hard to interpret.