pout

• Nom désignant une moue ou une expression boudeuse du visage, ainsi qu'un poisson marin anguilliforme des mers froides ou un poisson-chat d'eau douce de l'est des États-Unis.

A noun with multiple meanings: a facial expression of displeasure or sulking; a type of marine eel-like fish found in northern seas; or a catfish common in the eastern United States.

1. Disdainful expressionB1informal

   A facial expression showing displeasure or sulkiness, typically with the lips pushed forward.

   moue boudeuse

   • She gave a pout when she didn't get what she wanted.
   • His pout was a clear sign of his disappointment.
   • The child's pout made everyone laugh.

   Synonymesmouewry face

   Antonymesgrinsmile

2. Marine fishC2formalscientific

   A type of marine eel-like fish, mostly bottom-dwelling, found in northern seas.

   Pout (poisson marin)

   • The pout is commonly found in the cold waters of the North Atlantic.
   • Fishermen often catch pout along with other bottom-dwelling species.
   • The pout's elongated body helps it navigate rocky seabeds.

   Synonymeseelpout

3. Catfish speciesC2formalamericanscientific

   A type of catfish common in the eastern United States.

   Poisson-chat brun (espèce)

   • The pout is a popular catch among anglers in eastern US rivers.
   • This species of pout is known for its whisker-like barbels.
   • Pout catfish are often found in slow-moving streams and ponds.

   Synonymesbullhead

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de faire la moue en signe de mécontentement, de bouderie ou d'irritation, ou de manifester son dépit par une expression boudeuse.

A verb used to indicate the act of pushing out one's lips as an expression of displeasure, sulkiness, or irritation.

1. Show displeasureB1informal

   To express annoyance or disappointment by pushing out the lips, often in a childish manner.

   bouder

   • She pouted when she didn't get what she wanted.
   • He pouted in the corner after losing the game.
   • The child pouted because his ice cream fell on the ground.

   Synonymesglowermake a facemopepull a facesulk

   Antonymesbeamgrinsmile

2. Make a sad faceB1informal

   To push out one's lower lip as a sign of sadness or sulking.

   Faire la moue

   • She pouted her lips and looked away.
   • He pouted dramatically when told to clean his room.
   • The toddler pouted before bursting into tears.

   Synonymesmopesulk

   Antonymesgrinsmile