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Frown

fraʊn
Extreem Veelvoorkomend
600 - 700
600 - 700
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froncer les sourcils, faire la moue, grimacer, regarder d'un air sévère

Betekenissen van Frown in het Portugees

froncer les sourcils

Voorbeeld:
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.
Gebruik: informalContext: Used to describe a facial expression indicating displeasure or concentration.
Opmerking: 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

Voorbeeld:
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.
Gebruik: informalContext: Used to express discontent or disappointment, often in a playful or exaggerated way.
Opmerking: '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

Voorbeeld:
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.
Gebruik: informalContext: Used to describe a facial expression that shows discomfort or pain.
Opmerking: '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

Voorbeeld:
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.
Gebruik: formal/informalContext: Used in contexts where someone disapproves or is disappointed in someone's actions.
Opmerking: 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.

Synoniemen van Frown

scowl

A scowl is a facial expression of displeasure or anger, typically with the eyebrows drawn together.
Voorbeeld: She scowled at him when he made a rude comment.
Opmerking: A scowl is often more intense and aggressive than a frown.

glower

To glower means to look or stare angrily or sullenly.
Voorbeeld: He gave her a dark glower before storming out of the room.
Opmerking: 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.
Voorbeeld: The child grimaced at the taste of the medicine.
Opmerking: A grimace involves twisting the face in a way that a frown may not necessarily entail.

Uitdrukkingen en veelvoorkomende zinsdelen van Frown

Turn one's frown upside down

This phrase means to change from a sad or negative mood to a happier one.
Voorbeeld: After a rough day at work, she tried to turn her frown upside down by watching a funny movie.
Opmerking: It emphasizes actively changing a negative emotion into a positive one.

Frown upon

To disapprove of something or consider it unacceptable.
Voorbeeld: In some cultures, it is frowned upon to wear hats indoors.
Opmerking: 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.
Voorbeeld: She put on a frown to show her displeasure at the decision.
Opmerking: It refers to consciously showing a negative emotion rather than naturally expressing it.

Frown at

To look disapprovingly at something or someone.
Voorbeeld: He frowned at the messy state of his room.
Opmerking: 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.
Voorbeeld: Years of squinting in the sun had left deep frown lines on his forehead.
Opmerking: It refers to the physical manifestation of repeated frowning.

Frown and bear it

To endure a difficult or unpleasant situation without complaining.
Voorbeeld: Despite the difficult circumstances, she decided to frown and bear it for the sake of her family.
Opmerking: 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.
Voorbeeld: She frowned at the thought of having to work overtime again.
Opmerking: It highlights the negative emotional response triggered by a particular thought.

Dagelijkse (slang) uitdrukkingen van Frown

Mean mug

To give someone an angry or disapproving look; scowl.
Voorbeeld: She always mean mugs when she's in a bad mood.
Opmerking: It focuses more on the expression than on the internal feeling.

Grumpy face

A facial expression indicating moodiness or irritability.
Voorbeeld: Don't give me that grumpy face; it's not going to work.
Opmerking: Uses a playful term to describe a negative facial expression.

Brooding

Deep and focused thinking; typically with a solemn or troubled look.
Voorbeeld: He sat in the corner, brooding over the argument.
Opmerking: Reflects a more introspective and thoughtful frown.

Stink eye

An angry or contemptuous look given to someone.
Voorbeeld: She gave him the stink eye for arriving late.
Opmerking: Emphasizes a fierce or hostile glare, often with a narrowed gaze.

Dour expression

A stern and gloomy facial expression.
Voorbeeld: His dour expression brightened up when he saw her.
Opmerking: Highlights a solemn and serious frown that lacks warmth or friendliness.

Frown - Voorbeelden

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.

Grammatica van Frown

Frown - Werkwoord (Verb) / Werkwoord, voltooid deelwoord (Verb, past participle)
Lemma: frown
Vervoegingen
Zelfstandig naamwoord, meervoud (Noun, plural): frowns
Zelfstandig naamwoord, enkelvoudig of massa (Noun, singular or mass): frown
Werkwoord, verleden tijd (Verb, past tense): frowned
Werkwoord, gerundium of tegenwoordig deelwoord (Verb, gerund or present participle): frowning
Werkwoord, 3e persoon enkelvoud tegenwoordige tijd (Verb, 3rd person singular present): frowns
Werkwoord, basisvorm (Verb, base form): frown
Werkwoord, tegenwoordige tijd niet 3e persoon enkelvoud (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): frown
Lettergrepen, Woordafbreking en Klemtoon
frown bevat 1 lettergrepen: frown
Fonetische transcriptie: ˈfrau̇n
frown , ˈfrau̇n (De rode lettergreep is benadrukt)

Frown - Belangrijkheid en gebruiksfrequentie

De frequentie- en belangrijkheidsindex van woorden geeft aan hoe vaak een woord in een bepaalde taal voorkomt. Hoe kleiner het getal, hoe vaker het woord wordt gebruikt. De meest gebruikte woorden variëren meestal van ongeveer 1 tot 4000.
frown: 600 - 700 (Extreem Veelvoorkomend).
Deze belangrijkheidsindex helpt je te focussen op de meest nuttige woorden tijdens je taal leerproces.
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