furrowed

• Décrit un front ou des sourcils marqués de rides, généralement comme signe de concentration, d'inquiétude ou de mécontentement.

Describes a forehead or brow that is marked with wrinkles, typically as a sign of concentration, worry, or displeasure.

1. Wrinkled or creasedB2formal

   Having deep lines or wrinkles, typically on the forehead or face, often due to worry, concentration, or age.

   ridé ou plissé

   • His furrowed brow showed his deep concern.
   • She had a furrowed forehead from years of frowning.
   • The old man's face was deeply furrowed with age.

   Synonymescorrugatedcrinkledgroovedlinedruttedwrinkled

   Antonymessmoothuncreasedunwrinkled

2. Marked with groovesC1formal

   Having long, narrow grooves or channels, like those made by a plow in soil.

   sillonné

   • The field was furrowed by the plow.
   • The river's path left a furrowed landscape.
   • The wood was furrowed by years of erosion.

   Synonymescorrugatedgroovedridgedruttedwrinkled

   Antonymesevenflatlevelsmoothunfurrowed

• Creuser un sillon ou former des rides sur une surface, souvent en parlant du front ou de la terre.

A verb used to indicate the act of making a narrow groove or wrinkle in a surface, often referring to the forehead or ground.

1. Make wrinkles or linesB2formal

   To create deep lines or wrinkles, especially on the forehead, as a sign of concentration, worry, or thought.

   Froncer (les sourcils), rider

   • He furrowed his brow while reading the complex document.
   • She furrowed her forehead in confusion.
   • The old man furrowed his face as he tried to remember.

   Synonymescorrugatecreaseknitpuckerwrinkle

   Antonymesflattenironsmooth

2. Make grooves in the groundB2formal

   To make long, narrow cuts or grooves in the earth, typically for planting seeds.

   Sillonner la terre

   • The farmer furrowed the field before planting the corn.
   • They furrowed the soil to create rows for the seeds.
   • The tractor furrowed the land efficiently.

   Synonymeschannelcultivatecutgrooveploughruttill