grimace

• Nom désignant une expression faciale déformée et peu esthétique, exprimant généralement le dégoût, la douleur ou un sourire forcé et acide.

A noun referring to an ugly, twisted expression on a person's face, typically expressing disgust, pain, or wry amusement.

1. Facial expression of pain or disgustB2formal

   An ugly, twisted expression on a person's face, typically expressing disgust, pain, or wry amusement.

   Grimace de douleur ou de dégoût

   • He made a grimace when he tasted the sour lemon.
   • Her face twisted into a grimace of pain after stubbing her toe.
   • The child's grimace showed how much he hated the medicine.

   Synonymesfrownmouescowlsneerwince

   Antonymesgrinsmile

• Verbe utilisé pour décrire l'action de faire une expression du visage qui exprime la douleur, le dégoût ou la désapprobation.

A verb used to describe the act of making a facial expression of pain, disgust, or disapproval.

1. Facial expression of pain or disgustB2formal

   To make an ugly, twisted expression on the face, typically showing pain, disgust, or disapproval.

   Grimacer (exprimer la douleur ou le dégoût)

   • He grimaced when he tasted the sour lemon.
   • She grimaced in pain as the doctor examined her wound.
   • The child grimaced at the sight of the bitter medicine.

   Synonymesfrownmake a facepull a facescowlsneerwince

   Antonymessmile

2. Expression of disapprovalB2informal

   To make a facial expression showing strong dislike or disapproval.

   Faire une grimace de désapprobation

   • The teacher grimaced when she saw the messy homework.
   • He grimaced at the suggestion of eating raw fish.
   • She grimaced upon hearing the bad news.

   Synonymesfrownscowlsneerwince

   Antonymessmile