English–French

“wrinkle” in French

French

Alsorider · froncer

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁid/

Example

Elle a une ride sur le front.

She has a wrinkle on her forehead.

Illustration for ride (wrinkle)

How to say “wrinkle” in French

“Wrinkle” in French is ride.

A narrow line pressed into the skin, like a small groove left by repeated folding.

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

Example sentences with ride

Le maquillage masque souvent une ride d'expression.

Makeup often conceals an expression wrinkle.

Tips for using ride

  • Ride is feminine, so the usual form is une ride, and it is pronounced roughly like reed rather than the English word ride.

Other French words for “wrinkle”

Le soleil ride la peau.

The sun wrinkles the skin.

Il a froncé le nez.

He wrinkled his nose.

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