rumple

• Verbe désignant l'action de mettre en désordre ou de froisser, généralement un tissu ou des cheveux.

A verb used to indicate the act of making something untidy or wrinkled, typically fabric or hair.

1. Disturb the smoothness ofB2formal

   To make something untidy or less smooth, typically by handling or moving it.

   Froisser, chiffonner

   • The wind rumpled her hair as she walked along the beach.
   • He nervously rumpled the edge of his shirt.
   • The cat rumpled the freshly made bed.

   Synonymescreasecrinklecrumpledishevelmess upruffletouslewrinkle

   Antonymesflattenironpresssmooth

2. Gather into small wrinkles or foldsB2formal

   To intentionally or unintentionally create small creases or folds in a material.

   froisser en petits plis

   • She rumpled the fabric to create a textured effect.
   • The child rumpled the paper while playing.
   • He rumpled the cloth in his hands absentmindedly.

   Synonymescorrugatecreasecrinklecrumplefurrowpuckerrufflewrinkle

   Antonymesironpresssmooth

3. Become wrinkled or creasedB2formal

   To become marked with irregular folds or creases, often due to pressure or handling.

   se froisser

   • The silk dress rumpled easily after sitting for a while.
   • His suit rumpled during the long flight.
   • The pages of the book rumpled from being in a damp bag.

   Synonymescreasecrinklecrumplepuckerruckwrinkle