wrinkle

• Nom désignant une petite ride ou un pli sur une surface, un problème mineur ou une complication, ainsi qu'une technique ou une idée ingénieuse.

A noun referring to a small crease or fold on a surface, a minor problem or complication, or an innovative technique or idea.

1. Small fold or creaseA2formal

   A slight depression or line on a surface, especially on skin or fabric.

   Ride (petit pli ou creux)

   • She noticed a wrinkle on her forehead after years of worry.
   • The shirt had a wrinkle from being folded in the drawer.
   • He smoothed out the wrinkle on the tablecloth.

   Synonymescorrugationcreasecrinklefoldfurrowlinepuckerrumple

2. Minor problem or difficultyB2informal

   A small, unexpected problem that complicates a situation.

   accroc (difficulté mineure)

   • There was a wrinkle in our travel plans when the flight was delayed.
   • The project went smoothly until a wrinkle appeared with the budget.
   • We need to iron out a few wrinkles before the launch.

   Synonymescatchcomplicationglitchhiccuphitchkinkobstaclesnag

3. Clever innovation or trickC1informalamerican

   A clever or original method of doing something, often new and different.

   astuce ingénieuse

   • The new software has a wrinkle that saves time on data entry.
   • He added a wrinkle to the recipe by using a secret spice.
   • The team came up with a wrinkle to improve the old process.

   Synonymesanglecontrivancedevicedodgegimmickploystratagemtrick

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de former de petites plis ou rides sur une surface, généralement sur du tissu ou de la peau.

A verb used to indicate the act of forming small folds or creases on a surface, typically fabric or skin.

1. Form small folds or linesB1formal

   To cause a smooth surface to develop small folds or lines, often due to age, pressure, or movement.

   Froncer, rider

   • The fabric wrinkles easily if you don't iron it.
   • She wrinkled her nose at the unpleasant smell.
   • The paper wrinkled when it got wet.

   Synonymescorrugatecreasecrinklecrumplefoldfurrowlinepuckerrumplescrunch

   Antonymesflattenironsmoothstraighten

2. Create creases in fabricB1formal

   To press or fold a material, such as cloth, so that it forms creases or lines.

   Froisser en créant des plis

   • He wrinkled his shirt by sitting on it.
   • The tailor carefully wrinkled the fabric to create a design.
   • Don't wrinkle the tablecloth before the guests arrive.

   Synonymescreasecrinklecrumplefoldpuckerrumple

   Antonymesironpresssmooth

3. Become creased or crumpledB1formal

   To develop wrinkles or creases, typically as a result of being crushed or folded.

   se froisser

   • The leather jacket wrinkled after being stored in a tight space.
   • Her forehead wrinkled as she concentrated.
   • The leaves wrinkled in the dry heat.

   Synonymescorrugatecreasecrinklecrumplefoldfurrowgatherpuckerruckrumple

   Antonymesflattenironsmooth