Grimaces (en. Grimaces)

/ɡʁi.mas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Exaggerated facial expressions that can convey various emotions such as disgust or pain.

She made grimaces when tasting the spicy dish.

Elle a fait des grimaces en goûtant le plat épicé.

Facial movements that show a negative reaction.

The children made grimaces while watching the horror movie.

Les enfants ont fait des grimaces en regardant le film d'horreur.

From the verb 'grimacer', coming from the Latin 'grimacia', meaning 'to grind one's teeth'.

to make grimaces

To express an unpleasant reaction through facial expressions.

faire des grimaces

to grimace in pain

To make a facial expression indicating pain.

grimacer de douleur

to grimace at something

To show a negative reaction toward something.

grimacer devant quelque chose

grimace

Exaggerated facial expression.

grimace

to grind

Producing a high-pitched noise, as from tension.

grincer

facial movement

Change of expression on the face.

mouvement facial

To sulk.

When he lost, he started to sulk.

Quand il a perdu, il a commencé à faire la tête.

To mimic an unpleasant reaction.

She mimicked a grimace when seeing the bill.

Elle a mimé une grimace en voyant l'addition.