English–French

“grimace” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/gʁimas/

Example

Il a fait une grimace.

He made a grimace.

Illustration for grimace (grimace)

How to say “grimace” in French

“Grimace” in French is grimace.

A briefly contorted face with a tightened forehead and twisted mouth, showing disgust or pain or provoking laughter.

Full entry for grimace: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with grimace

Il a une grimace de douleur après s'être cogné.

He has a grimace of pain after bumping himself.

Tips for using grimace

  • Grimace is feminine, and the usual construction is faire une grimace.

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