Rides (en. Wrinkles)

/ʁid/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Folds or imperfections of the skin resulting from aging or dehydration.

The wrinkles around her eyes are a testament to many years of experience.

Les rides autour de ses yeux témoignent de nombreuses années d'expérience.

Marks or streaks on the surface of certain materials.

The wrinkles in the leather give each piece a unique character.

Les rides sur le cuir donnent un caractère unique à chaque pièce.

From the Latin 'rugam', meaning fold or wrinkle.

to have wrinkles

To be marked by age or experience.

avoir des rides

age wrinkles

Folds that appear on the skin due to aging.

rides de vieillesse

expression wrinkles

Wrinkles that form due to facial movements.

rides d'expression

aging

Natural process of loss of skin elasticity.

vieillissement

signs of aging

Expression referring to the sudden appearance of signs of aging.

coup de vieux

beauty

Quality of what is aesthetically pleasing.

beauté

Wrinkles that testify to a well-lived life.

Look at these wrinkles; they are proof of my adventures.

Regarde ces rides, elles sont la preuve de mes aventures.

Wrinkles that appear due to stress.

I believe these wrinkles were given to me by work.

Je crois que ces rides m'ont été données par le travail.