English–French
“frown” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁɑ̃fʁoɲe/
Example
Il s'est renfrogné après la remarque.
He frowned after the remark.
How to say “frown” in French
“Frown” in French is renfrogner.
A brief hardening of the whole face, with brows and mouth signaling a sulky reaction.
Example sentences with renfrogner
Il se renfrogne souvent le matin quand il est fatigué.
He often scowls in the morning when he is tired.
Tips for using renfrogner
- Renfrogner usually describes a visible, relatively mild expression or mood, whereas se fâcher centers on becoming angry.