frown

• Nom désignant une expression du visage caractérisée par des sourcils froncés et les commissures des lèvres abaissées, indiquant généralement le mécontentement, la concentration ou la désapprobation.

A noun referring to a facial expression characterized by furrowing of the eyebrows and turning down of the corners of the mouth, typically indicating displeasure, concentration, or disapproval.

1. Facial expression of displeasureA2formal

   A facial expression indicating disapproval, displeasure, or concentration, typically by furrowing the eyebrows.

   froncement de sourcils

   • She gave him a frown when he interrupted her.
   • His frown deepened as he read the bad news.
   • The teacher's frown made the students quiet down.

   Synonymesglowergrimacescowl

   Antonymesgrinsmile

2. Expression of concentrationB1informal

   A facial expression that shows deep thought or focus, often with furrowed brows.

   Expression de concentration

   • He wore a frown while solving the complex puzzle.
   • Her frown indicated she was thinking hard about the problem.
   • The artist's frown showed his intense concentration on the painting.

• Verbe désignant l'action de froncer les sourcils pour exprimer le mécontentement, la concentration, la désapprobation ou l'inquiétude.

A verb used to indicate the act of furrowing one's brows in displeasure, concentration, or disapproval.

1. Express displeasureA2formal

   To contract the brow and wrinkle the forehead, typically as a sign of disapproval, displeasure, or concentration.

   Froncer les sourcils (désapprobation)

   • She frowned when she saw the mess in the kitchen.
   • He frowned at the suggestion, clearly unhappy with it.
   • The teacher frowned at the student's noisy behavior.

   Synonymesglowergrimacelourpoutscowl

   Antonymessmile

2. Show disapprovalB1formal

   To express disapproval or dislike through a facial expression.

   Montrer sa désapprobation

   • The manager frowned upon the idea of working from home.
   • Society frowns on such rude behavior.
   • His parents frowned at his decision to drop out of school.

   Synonymesglowergrimacelourlowerscowl

   Antonymessmile

Variantes phrasalfrown onfrown upon