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English - Portuguese (Br)
Frown
fraʊn
Extremely common
600 - 700
600 - 700
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The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
froncer les sourcils, faire la moue, grimacer, regarder d'un air sévère
Frown meanings in Portuguese
froncer les sourcils
Example:
She tends to frown when she's deep in thought.
Elle a tendance à froncer les sourcils quand elle est plongée dans ses pensées.
He frowned at the confusing instructions.
Il a froncé les sourcils devant les instructions confuses.
Usage: informalContext: Used to describe a facial expression indicating displeasure or concentration.
Note: This expression is often used in everyday conversation to describe a physical reaction to something negative or challenging. 'Froncer les sourcils' literally translates to 'to wrinkle the eyebrows.'
faire la moue
Example:
The child frowned when he was told he couldn't have dessert.
L'enfant a fait la moue quand on lui a dit qu'il ne pouvait pas avoir de dessert.
She frowned at the suggestion of going out in the rain.
Elle a fait la moue à la suggestion de sortir sous la pluie.
Usage: informalContext: Used to express discontent or disappointment, often in a playful or exaggerated way.
Note: 'Faire la moue' can also imply a pout or sulk. It's a softer expression than 'froncer les sourcils' and is often used in contexts involving children or light-hearted situations.
grimacer
Example:
He frowned as he tasted the sour lemonade.
Il a grimacé en goûtant la limonade aigre.
She frowned when she saw the bill.
Elle a grimacé en voyant la facture.
Usage: informalContext: Used to describe a facial expression that shows discomfort or pain.
Note: 'Grimacer' specifically conveys the idea of making a face in reaction to something unpleasant, such as a bad taste or a painful situation.
regarder d'un air sévère
Example:
The teacher frowned at the disruptive students.
Le professeur a regardé d'un air sévère les élèves perturbateurs.
She frowned at the messy room.
Elle a regardé d'un air sévère la chambre en désordre.
Usage: formal/informalContext: Used in contexts where someone disapproves or is disappointed in someone's actions.
Note: This translation emphasizes the aspect of a disapproving glance rather than the physical act of frowning. It can be used in both formal and informal situations.
Frown's synonyms
scowl
A scowl is a facial expression of displeasure or anger, typically with the eyebrows drawn together.
Example: She scowled at him when he made a rude comment.
Note: A scowl is often more intense and aggressive than a frown.
glower
To glower means to look or stare angrily or sullenly.
Example: He gave her a dark glower before storming out of the room.
Note: A glower is a more intense and menacing expression than a frown.
grimace
A grimace is a facial expression that shows disgust, disapproval, or pain.
Example: The child grimaced at the taste of the medicine.
Note: A grimace involves twisting the face in a way that a frown may not necessarily entail.
Frown expressions, common phrases
Turn one's frown upside down
This phrase means to change from a sad or negative mood to a happier one.
Example: After a rough day at work, she tried to turn her frown upside down by watching a funny movie.
Note: It emphasizes actively changing a negative emotion into a positive one.
Frown upon
To disapprove of something or consider it unacceptable.
Example: In some cultures, it is frowned upon to wear hats indoors.
Note: It implies a more formal or societal disapproval rather than just a facial expression.
Put on a frown
To intentionally display a facial expression of disapproval or displeasure.
Example: She put on a frown to show her displeasure at the decision.
Note: It refers to consciously showing a negative emotion rather than naturally expressing it.
Frown at
To look disapprovingly at something or someone.
Example: He frowned at the messy state of his room.
Note: It involves directing a negative expression towards a specific target.
Frown lines
Wrinkles or creases on the forehead or between the eyebrows caused by frowning.
Example: Years of squinting in the sun had left deep frown lines on his forehead.
Note: It refers to the physical manifestation of repeated frowning.
Frown and bear it
To endure a difficult or unpleasant situation without complaining.
Example: Despite the difficult circumstances, she decided to frown and bear it for the sake of her family.
Note: It combines the idea of enduring hardship with the facial expression of frowning.
Frown at the thought of
To react with disapproval or displeasure towards a specific idea or situation.
Example: She frowned at the thought of having to work overtime again.
Note: It highlights the negative emotional response triggered by a particular thought.
Frown everyday (slang) expressions
Mean mug
To give someone an angry or disapproving look; scowl.
Example: She always mean mugs when she's in a bad mood.
Note: It focuses more on the expression than on the internal feeling.
Grumpy face
A facial expression indicating moodiness or irritability.
Example: Don't give me that grumpy face; it's not going to work.
Note: Uses a playful term to describe a negative facial expression.
Brooding
Deep and focused thinking; typically with a solemn or troubled look.
Example: He sat in the corner, brooding over the argument.
Note: Reflects a more introspective and thoughtful frown.
Stink eye
An angry or contemptuous look given to someone.
Example: She gave him the stink eye for arriving late.
Note: Emphasizes a fierce or hostile glare, often with a narrowed gaze.
Dour expression
A stern and gloomy facial expression.
Example: His dour expression brightened up when he saw her.
Note: Highlights a solemn and serious frown that lacks warmth or friendliness.
Frown - Examples
She frowned when she saw the mess in the kitchen.
Elle a froncé les sourcils en voyant le désordre dans la cuisine.
He frowned and shook his head in disapproval.
Il a froncé les sourcils et secoué la tête en signe de désapprobation.
The teacher frowned at the student's behavior.
L'enseignant a froncé les sourcils face au comportement de l'élève.
Frown grammar
Frown - Verb (Verb) / Verb, past participle (Verb, past participle)
Lemma: frown
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): frowns
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): frown
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): frowned
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): frowning
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): frowns
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): frown
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): frown
Syllables, Separation and Stress
frown Contains 1 syllables: frown
Phonetic transcription: ˈfrau̇n
frown , ˈfrau̇n (The red syllable is stressed)
Frown - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
frown: 600 - 700 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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