froncer les sourcils
[fʀɔ̃se le suʀsi]
verb
to scowl
Lesson: Emotions, Level 19
How the word "froncer les sourcils" is translated into English
[fʀɔ̃se le suʀsi]
verb
to scowl
Lesson: Emotions, Level 19
Pourquoi tu fronces les sourcils ? Tu es fâché ?
[puʁkwa ty fʁɔ̃s le suʁsil ? ty ɛ faʃe ?]
Why are you frowning? Are you angry?
Mon chef a froncé les sourcils en lisant mon rapport.
[mɔ̃ ʃɛf‿ a fʁɔ̃se le suʁsil ɑ̃ lizɑ̃ mɔ̃ ʁapɔʁ.]
My boss frowned while reading my report.
Quand elle est inquiète, elle fronce les sourcils.
[kɑ̃ ɛl‿ ɛt‿ ɛ̃kjɛt, ɛl fʁɔ̃s le suʁsil.]
When she's worried, she frowns.
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