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    Fronça (en. Frowned)

    /fʁɔ̃.sa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Wrinkle or fold that forms on a surface.
    A furrow appeared on her forehead when she thought.
    Un fronça est apparu sur son front lorsqu'elle a réfléchi.
    Movement of the eyebrows that expresses worry or concentration.
    He wrinkled his forehead while listening to the news.
    Il a fait un fronça en écoutant les nouvelles.
    verb
    Action of wrinkling or gathering.
    She furrows her brows when she is angry.
    Elle fronce les sourcils quand elle est en colère.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'fronçer', meaning to wrinkle.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to furrow one's brows
    To show a sign of worry or contemplation.
    froncer les sourcils
    to wrinkle one's nose
    To express disgust or disapproval.
    froncer le nez
    to purse one's lips
    To indicate disapproval or distrust.
    froncer les lèvres

    Related Words

    wrinkling
    Action of furrowing; folds or wrinkles formed.
    froncement
    wrinkled
    That presents folds or wrinkles.
    froncé

    Slang Meanings

    Visible tension or dissatisfaction.
    When he heard the plan, his expression was a furrow.
    Lorsqu'il a entendu le plan, son expression était un fronça.
    To pout.
    She wrinkled her nose upon seeing the homework.
    Elle a fait un fronça en voyant les devoirs.