Apparence - La Description du Visage et de Ses Caractéristiques
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a slang term for nose that is typically used informally or in a humorous context

pif, tarin
a slang term used to describe a person's nose, typically a large or prominent one

pif, tarin
a small and round nose that protrudes slightly from the face resembling a button

nez en bouton, nez bouton
a small hollow place in the flesh, especially one that forms in the cheeks when one smiles

fossette
the fleshy, sagging skin under the jaw or chin, typically found in older people or certain breeds of animals such as bulldogs

bajoue, fanon
a single wrinkle or crease that forms around the eyes or mouth as a result of laughing or smiling

ride d'expression, ride de rire
a deep crease or groove on the face caused by repeated facial expressions

sillon, ride
Son front était marqué de profondes rides causées par des années d'inquiétude.
the outline or appearance of a person's face or body when viewed from the side

profil, silhouette
a small visible blood vessel, often on the face or legs, that resembles a spider web or tree branch

veinule, veine filiforme
the parts of a person's face, such as eyes, nose, mouth, and chin

trait, caractéristique
a distinctive feature or characteristic of a person's face or body, often described in poetry or literature, that contributes to their overall appearance

trait, lineament
a person's facial expression, conveying mood or emotion

visage, figure
Elle est entrée avec un visage radieux qui a remonté le moral de tout le monde.
(of the eyes) red and irritated, often caused by tiredness, irritation, or strain

injecté de sang
L'état injecté de sang de ses yeux était évident après avoir passé des heures à étudier.
describing strabismus, a condition in which a person's eyes are misaligned and one eye turns inward or outward

louche, strabique
having large, protruding, or bulging eyes, giving the impression of being startled, surprised, or frightened

aux yeux exorbités, aux yeux globuleux
(of a person's eyes) positioned relatively close together, making the upper part of the face appear narrower

rapprochés, serrés
having a condition in which the eyes do not align properly and turn toward the nose

louche
having large, innocent-looking eyes, typically with long lashes

aux grands yeux innocents, aux yeux de biche
having a greenish-brown color

noisette
L'artiste a utilisé des tons noisette pour capturer l'essence d'une forêt ensoleillée dans la peinture.
(of eyes) having a drooping or heavy upper eyelid that partially covers the eyelashes

cagoulé, aux paupières tombantes
clear and shining in appearance, especially when describing eyes

limpide, clair
having wide open, bulging, or protruding eyes, often due to surprise, excitement, or fear

aux yeux exorbités, aux yeux globuleux
(of the eyes) being red and watery as a result of sadness, old age or disease

chassieux
(of someone's cheeks or eyes) being hollow and curving inwards because of old age, hunger or disease

enfoncé, creux
describing a person with a youthful, innocent, and soft facial appearance

au visage de bébé, juvénile
(typically of a man) having well-defined and sharply contoured facial features, often giving the impression of strength and attractiveness

taillé, sculpté
Malgré son âge, il conservait une apparence taillée qui attirait les regards partout où il allait.
having small, natural indentations or depressions in the skin, particularly in the cheeks or chin, that appear when a person smiles or laughs

avec des fossettes, fossette
having deep wrinkles or lines, especially as a result of tension, worry, or age

ridé, plissé
Le vieil homme avait un visage ridé, plein de sagesse.
having a thin, bony, angular face with sunken cheeks, sharp features, and a prominent jawline, which is often considered an uncomplimentary description

au visage anguleux, au visage émacié
(of a person's face) displaying signs of age and character that make it unique and interesting, having been used and enjoyed over time

patiné, marqué par la vie
describing a person's well-defined facial features that indicate a lean and toned appearance, as if they were artistically carved or molded

sculpté, taillé
describing a a person's nose that is short, stubby, and turned up at the end, often resembling a button

camus, au nez retroussé
