frown in French
frown in French is froncement, râler, froncer les sourcils — frown means a facial expression made by lowering the eyebrows, usually showing displeasure, worry, or concentration.
frown in French
froncement
A wrinkling of the forehead with the eyebrows brought together, typically indicating displeasure, severity, or concentration.
râler
froncer les sourcils
(intransitive) To have a frown on one's face.
What does "frown" mean?
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noun A facial expression made by lowering the eyebrows, usually showing displeasure, worry, or concentration.
"A deep frown crossed her face as she read the letter."
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verb To make this expression, especially to show disapproval or unhappiness.
"She frowned at the mess in the kitchen."
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verb To disapprove of something (usually as "frown on/upon").
"The company frowns on employees using personal phones during meetings."
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frown in a sentence
- A deep frown crossed her face as she read the letter.
- He tried to work out the puzzle, a frown fixed on his forehead.
- She frowned at the mess in the kitchen.
- He frowned when he heard the news.
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What is "frown" in French?
"frown" in French is froncement, râler, froncer les sourcils. frown means: A facial expression made by lowering the eyebrows, usually showing displeasure, worry, or concentration.
How do you use "frown" in a sentence?
Example: "A deep frown crossed her face as she read the letter." In French, "frown" is froncement, râler, froncer les sourcils.
Are there other ways to say "frown" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "frown": froncement, râler, froncer les sourcils.
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