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    Moue (en. Pout)

    /mu/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A grimace that shows negative emotions such as contempt or boredom.
    She pouted upon hearing his suggestion.
    Elle a fait une moue en entendant sa suggestion.
    The act of pursing the lips simultaneously to indicate disagreement.
    His pout conveyed his skepticism about the project.
    Sa moue traduisait son scepticisme envers le projet.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'mouement', meaning movement of the lips.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to pout
    To express displeasure through a grimace.
    faire la moue
    disdainful pout
    An expression that shows obvious contempt.
    moue de dédain
    child’s pout
    Disapproving grimace of a child.
    moue d'enfant

    Related Words

    grimace
    Facial expression often used to convey a negative reaction.
    grimace
    pity
    A feeling of compassion that can sometimes lead to a pout.
    pitié
    disapproval
    The act of showing dissatisfaction, often associated with the pout.
    désapprobation

    Slang Meanings

    Reaction of boredom or disdain expressed through a pout.
    He just pouted when I mentioned the movie.
    Il a juste fait une moue quand j'ai mentionné le film.
    Pout used to mock something.
    Her ironic pout said everything without her needing to speak.
    Sa moue ironique disait tout sans qu'elle ait besoin de parler.