leer

• Nom désignant une expression du visage, souvent avec la lèvre supérieure relevée, qui exprime le mépris, la moquerie, ou un regard lubrique ou sournois.

A noun referring to a facial expression, often with a curled upper lip, that conveys contempt, scorn, or a suggestive, sneering look.

1. Contemptuous or scornful expressionB2formal

   A facial expression where the upper lip curls, indicating contempt, scorn, or derision.

   Rictus de mépris

   • He gave a leer of pure disdain when he heard the excuse.
   • Her leer made it clear she thought the idea was ridiculous.
   • The critic's leer was unmistakable as he read the amateur poem.

   Synonymessneer

2. Suggestive or sneering lookB2formal

   A look or grin that is suggestive, often in a mocking or unpleasant way.

   Regard lubrique ou narquois

   • The stranger's leer made her feel uncomfortable.
   • He shot a leer across the room at his rival.
   • She responded to his leer with a cold stare.

   Synonymesoglesmirksneer

• Verbe décrivant le fait de regarder quelqu'un d'une manière désagréable, lubrique ou malveillante, souvent en coin ou avec convoitise.

A verb used to describe looking at someone in an unpleasant, suggestive, or malicious way, often with a sideways glance.

1. Look suggestively or maliciouslyB2formal

   To look at someone in a sly, unpleasant, or sexually suggestive way.

   Regarder de manière lubrique ou malveillante

   • The man leered at her from across the bar.
   • He leered suggestively, making her feel uncomfortable.
   • She caught him leering at her and turned away.

   Synonymeseyegapegawkgoggleoglesneerstare

   Antonymesfrownglare