frowning

• Qualifie une expression du visage où les sourcils sont rapprochés et le front plissé, indiquant généralement le mécontentement, la concentration, la préoccupation ou la désapprobation.

Describes a facial expression where the eyebrows are drawn together and the forehead is wrinkled, typically indicating displeasure, concentration, or disapproval.

1. Showing displeasure or angerB1formal

   Having a facial expression that indicates disapproval, unhappiness, or anger, typically by furrowing the brow.

   froncer les sourcils

   • The teacher gave a frowning look at the noisy students.
   • He sat in the corner with a frowning face, clearly upset.
   • Her frowning expression made everyone feel uncomfortable.

   Synonymesangrydisapprovinggloweringloweringmorosescowlingsternsullensurly

   Antonymesgrinningsmiling

• 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