Apparence - La Description du Visage et de Ses Caractéristiques
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a straight nose that continues the line of the brow without any curve
nez grec
a slang term for nose that is typically used informally or in a humorous context
patte
a slang term used to describe a person's nose, typically a large or prominent one
groinche
a small and round nose that protrudes slightly from the face resembling a button
nez en 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
gorge
a single wrinkle or crease that forms around the eyes or mouth as a result of laughing or smiling
ride de rire
a deep crease or groove on the face caused by repeated facial expressions
ride
the side view or silhouette of a person's face or body, especially as it is seen in a photograph or when standing or sitting sideways
profil
a small visible blood vessel, often on the face or legs, that resembles a spider web or tree branch
veine en fil
a distinctive aspect or characteristic that contributes to their unique appearance, such as the shape of their eyes, nose, or lips
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
linéament
a person's face or facial expression, especially when considered as an aspect of their overall appearance or character
visage
(of a person's eyes) small, round and bright because of interest or greed
perçant
(of the eyes) red and irritated, often caused by tiredness, irritation, or strain
injecté de sang
describing strabismus, a condition in which a person's eyes are misaligned and one eye turns inward or outward
strabique
having large, protruding, or bulging eyes, giving the impression of being startled, surprised, or frightened
écarquillé
(of a person's eyes) positioned relatively close together, making the upper part of the face appear narrower
serrés
having a condition in which the eyes do not align properly and turn toward the nose
louche
(of the eyes) appearing to be quite back or deep in the face
très enfoncé
having large, innocent-looking eyes, typically with long lashes
ayant des yeux de biche
(of eyes) having a drooping or heavy upper eyelid that partially covers the eyelashes
à capuche
describing the appearance of their eyes when they appear moist or shiny, as well as the smooth and graceful movement of their facial features
liquide
having wide open, bulging, or protruding eyes, often due to surprise, excitement, or fear
yeux exorbités
(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
describing a person with a youthful, innocent, and soft facial appearance
visage de bébé
(typically of a man) having well-defined and sharply contoured facial features, often giving the impression of strength and attractiveness
bien dessiné
having small, natural indentations or depressions in the skin, particularly in the cheeks or chin, that appear when a person smiles or laughs
creux
having deep wrinkles or lines, especially as a result of tension, worry, or age
plissé
having a thin, bony, angular face with sunken cheeks, sharp features, and a prominent jawline, which is often considered an uncomplimentary description
visage anguleux
(of a person's face) displaying signs of age and character that make it unique and interesting, having been used and enjoyed over time
marqué par l'âge
describing a person's well-defined facial features that indicate a lean and toned appearance, as if they were artistically carved or molded
sculpté
describing a a person's nose that is short, stubby, and turned up at the end, often resembling a button
nez retroussé