Apparence - Les Expressions du Visage

an expression on the face in which the eyebrows are brought together, creating lines above the eyes, which shows anger, worry, or disapproval

froncement de sourcils

a steady and sharp stare that conveys anger, disapproval, or hostility

regard fâché, regard sévère

a twisted facial expression indicating pain, disgust or disapproval

grimace

a disappointed or sad facial expression

visage long, mine abattue

a sullen or angry frown signifying displeasure

air renfrogné

a sidelong glance or look given to someone, often indicating suspicion, disapproval, or contempt

regard en coin, regard soupçonneux

the act of opening and closing one eye quickly once as a sign of affection, greeting, etc.

clin d’œil

the rush of blood to the face signifying embarrassment, modesty or confusion

rougeur

describing a face that appears reddened or warm, often due to emotions, physical exertion, or heat

rouge, empourpré

(of a person's face) to look lively and healthy, specifically as a result of training and exercising

rayonner

to become pale, typically due to a sudden change in physical or emotional state, such as fear, shock, or illness

devenir pâle, pâlir

to cause a wrinkle or indentation on a surface

plisser, froisser

to wrinkle the face due to intense emotions or age-related changes

froncer, ridule

to cause wrinkles or lines to appear on the skin as a sign of worry, confusion, or concentration

plisser, froncer

to suddenly widen one's eyes in a startled or surprised expression, often giving the impression of bulging or protruding eyes

avoir les yeux écarquillés, écarquiller les yeux

to look or stare at someone angrily

lancer un regard noir à

to twist our face in an ugly way because of pain, strong dislike, etc., or when trying to be funny

grimacer, faire des grimaces

to drop one's eyebrows, chin, or gaze to express sadness, disapproval, or shame, or to show less intensity or hostility in a facial expression

baisser, abbaisser

to push out one's lips as an expression of displeasure, anger, or sadness

faire la moue, pincer les lèvres

to pucker or tighten one's lips together to express disapproval or concentration

pincer, froncer

to frown in a sullen or angry way

jeter un regard noir à, regarder d'un mauvais œil

to be in a bad mood and to remain silent and resentful due to feeling upset, angry, or disappointed

faire la tête, bouder

to show a facial expression that signifies shame or pain

grimacer

an expression in which our mouth curves upwards, when we are being friendly or are happy or amused

sourire

a broad smile that reveals the teeth

large sourire

a wide and joyful smile

large sourire

a smile or remark directed at someone as a sign of mockery or disrespect

ricanement

a half-smile that can indicate satisfaction, superiority, or amusement

sourire suffisant

a coy or silly smile or mannerism that is intended to be charming or flirtatious

sourire niais, sourire affecté

(of a person) having a cold and unwelcoming appearance, often indicating emotional distance or disapproval

dépouillé, sombre

(of eyes or facial expression) lacking interest and showing no emotion

vitreux

twisted or distorted, often indicating dry or mocking humor

ironique

feeling unhappy and afraid because of something that has happened or might happen

inquiet

describing a person who looks frightened or crazy due to their unfocused gaze

les yeux effrayés, les yeux fous

not blinking one's eyes, often indicating intense concentration, focus, or a lack of emotion

inexpressif, impassible

a facial expression that shows shame or sudden pain

grimace

to show an emotion with a joyful smile

rayonner

to smile or speak in a way that suggests mockery or disrespect toward someone

ricaner

to give a half-smile, often displaying satisfaction, superiority, or amusement

sourire d’un air suffisant