Ridée (en. Wrinkled)

ri-dée

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A depression or relief on a surface, particularly on the skin.
She had a wrinkle on her forehead.
Elle avait une ridée sur le front.
A pattern in the form of lines, often used in design or art.
The painting is adorned with elegant wrinkles.
Le tableau est décoré de ridées élégantes.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'wrinkle', signifying a mark or a groove.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have wrinkles
to be marked by time, especially regarding the skin.
avoir des ridées
wrinkle of age
the signs of aging on a person.
ridée de l'âge
to make wrinkles
to produce lines or marks on a surface.
faire des ridées

Related Words

wrinkle
A line or mark on a surface.
ride
wrinkles
Multiple depressions or lines on a surface.
rides
wrinkled
One that presents wrinkles.
ridé

Slang Meanings

Colloquial term for an elderly person.
Look at that old woman, she is really wrinkled.
Regarde cette vieille, elle est vraiment ridée.
Used to describe something that has become worn or degraded.
This old sofa is really wrinkled.
Ce vieux canapé est vraiment ridé.